Vinh
Vinh is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Glory, honor, or flourish.
Origin and history
Vinh is a masculine name of Vietnamese origin meaning 'glory' or 'honor'. It is a common traditional given name in Vietnam and has seen modest, steady usage in the United States since the late 20th century. The name is favored by parents seeking a short, meaningful single-syllable name with rich cultural roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,541 babies in the United States have been named Vinh since 1880. It ranks #3204 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1834.
States where it is most popular
- CA (77.7 %)
- TX (19.7 %)
- WA (1.7 %)
- LA (0.87 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 399 |
| 1990-2000 | 373 |
| 2000-2010 | 385 |
| 2010-2019 | 236 |
| 2020-2029 | 93 |
Famous people named Vinh
- Vinh Quoc Nguyen: Computer Scientist, Researcher
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Sino-Vietnamese character 榮, which signifies glory, prosperity, and honor.
- Vinh is also the name of a major capital city in the Nghệ An Province of central Vietnam.