Vinnie
Every Vinnie since 1880 — 3,939 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vinnie
Vinnie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,820 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,939 American babies have been named Vinnie — about 79% girls and 21% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1916, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vinnie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vinnie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,820 | 15 | #6,114 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,080 | 16 | #5,881 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,451 | 14 | #6,486 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,181 | 8 | #9,769 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,548 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #8,012 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,831 | 8 | #9,684 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #7,102 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,790 | 11 | #7,507 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #7,121 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,953 | 9 | #8,700 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #7,025 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,966 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #7,016 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,555 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,559 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,913 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,740 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,590 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,921 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #9,059 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,790 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,506 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,422 |
| 2000 | 7 | #13,101 | 11 | #6,296 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,779 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,960 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,211 |
| 1975 | 6 | #9,037 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,324 | 7 | #4,216 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,947 | 8 | #3,237 |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,367 | 18 | #1,971 |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,219 | 8 | #3,193 |
| 1950 | 29 | #1,792 | — | — |
| 1945 | 28 | #1,586 | 6 | #3,317 |
| 1940 | 30 | #1,401 | — | — |
| 1935 | 38 | #1,161 | — | — |
| 1930 | 43 | #1,143 | 5 | #4,517 |
| 1925 | 45 | #1,159 | — | — |
| 1920 | 64 | #913 | — | — |
| 1915 | 60 | #849 | — | — |
| 1910 | 27 | #844 | — | — |
| 1905 | 24 | #758 | — | — |
| 1900 | 43 | #518 | — | — |
| 1895 | 37 | #487 | — | — |
| 1890 | 33 | #461 | — | — |
| 1885 | 28 | #393 | — | — |
| 1880 | 20 | #374 | — | — |
Famous people named Vinnie
- Vinnie Jones Actor · b. 1965
- Vinnie Vincent Musician · b. 1952
- Vinnie Colaiuta Musician · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vinnie in 2025?
Vinnie ranked #14,820 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vinnie?
3,939 babies have been named Vinnie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vinnie most popular?
Vinnie peaked in 1916, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Vinnie a boy or girl name?
Vinnie is used for both: about 79% of babies named Vinnie have been girls and 21% boys.
Is the name Vinnie rising or falling?
Vinnie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vinnie?
Well-known people named Vinnie include Vinnie Jones (actor), Vinnie Vincent (musician), Vinnie Colaiuta (musician).