Vinton
Vinton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fingar's settlement or wine town.
Origin and history
Vinton is an English name derived from a surname and place name meaning 'settlement associated with Fingar' or 'wine town'. It saw modest historical usage in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains an uncommon and classic option.
Popularity in the United States
1,068 babies in the United States have been named Vinton since 1880. It ranks #3617 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.3 %)
- IA (33.3 %)
- ME (33.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 181 |
| 1920-1930 | 188 |
| 1930-1940 | 114 |
| 1940-1950 | 129 |
| 1950-1960 | 103 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 64 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 31 |
| 2000-2010 | 26 |
| 2010-2019 | 51 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Vinton
- Vinton Cerf: Computer Scientist, Internet Pioneer
- Vinton Freedley: Theater Producer
Nicknames
Vin, Vinny
Fun facts
- Vinton originated as an English place name before transitioning into a surname and later a given name.
- Multiple towns across the United States bear the name Vinton, including cities in Iowa, Virginia, and Louisiana.