How Many People Are Named Viva?

Complete statistics for the name Viva in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Viva
Very Rare
3,583
Estimated People
1 in 92,102
1 in X Americans
1921
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,583 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 96

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 44
Arkansas 120
California 10
Iowa 51
Illinois 5
Indiana 6
Kansas 5
Kentucky 13
Louisiana 5
Michigan 34
Missouri 65
North Carolina 6
Nebraska 12
New York 5
Ohio 25
Oklahoma 73
Pennsylvania 5
Tennessee 78
Texas 83
Wisconsin 8
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Viva

How Many People Have the Name Viva in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,583 people in the United States currently share the name Viva. That works out to roughly 1 in every 92,102 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Viva a Common or Rare Name?

Viva is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Viva Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Viva are covered in full on the Viva name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Viva Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Viva in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Viva is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Viva Most Popular?

The name Viva reached peak popularity in 1921, with 103 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Viva Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Viva across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Viva?

Approximately 3,583 people in the United States share the name Viva, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Viva a rare name?

Viva is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 92,102 Americans has this name.

What does the name Viva mean?

The meaning and origin of Viva is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Viva more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Viva are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Viva most popular?

The name Viva reached its peak in 1921, with 103 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,583
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 92,102
GenderFemale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1921
Male %0%
Female %100%

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