Vinny
Vinny is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Conquering or victorious.
Origin and history
Vinny is a diminutive of Vincent, originating from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering' or 'to conquer'. Long used as an informal nickname, it has increasingly been given as an independent full name in the United States. It offers a friendly, accessible alternative to traditional classical names.
Popularity in the United States
1,359 babies in the United States have been named Vinny since 1880. It ranks #3351 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1643.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.8 %)
- NY (41.3 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- AZ (2.3 %)
- MN (2.3 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1950-1960 | 69 |
| 1960-1970 | 132 |
| 1970-1980 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 212 |
| 2010-2019 | 420 |
| 2020-2029 | 284 |
Famous people named Vinny
- Vinny Curry: American football player
- Vinny Castilla: Baseball player
- Vinny Prospal: Ice hockey player
Fun facts
- Although historically used only as a nickname for Vincent, Vinny has gained traction as an official registered first name in the United States.
- It traces its linguistic roots back to the Latin verb 'vincere', meaning 'to conquer'.