boy's name
Viken
vee-KEN
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 85
Viken is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1983, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1983.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Viken Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Viken?
In 2020, Viken was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Viken
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Viken Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Viken over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Viken
- Pronunciation vee-KEN
Sibling Names for Viken
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Viken — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Viken
Is Viken a girl's or a boy's name?
Viken is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Viken?
Viken has 2 syllables.
When was Viken most popular?
Viken peaked in 1983, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.