Vivian is a moderately popular name in the United States and other English-speaking countries, and it has been rising in popularity in recent years. It is also a popular name in France, where it is spelled "Vivien."

Vivian is a classic and elegant name that has been used for various literary and historical figures, such as the Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, in which Vivian was the Lady of the Lake. The name has also been used for several businesses and organizations, such as Vivian Westwood, a British fashion designer.

Vivian Leigh was a British actress who won two Academy Awards for her roles in "Gone with the Wind" and "A Streetcar Named Desire," and Vivian Vance was an American actress who played Ethel Mertz on the TV show "I Love Lucy."