Vinny
Vinny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Vinny
- A diminutive of the male given name Vincent.
- A diminutive of the female given name Lavinia.
Etymology
From Vincent + -y.
How popular is Vinny?
Since 1880, 1,359 boys in the U.S. have been named Vinny. Its highest rank for boys was #1727 in 1964. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Vinny FAQ
What does the name Vinny mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Vincent. A diminutive of the female given name Lavinia. From Vincent + -y.
How popular is the name Vinny?
Since 1880, 1,359 boys in the U.S. have been named Vinny. Its highest rank for boys was #1727 in 1964. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Vinny a boy or girl name?
Vinny is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,359 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.