Vinson
Every Vinson since 1898 — 3,841 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vinson
Vinson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,835 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 3,841 American babies have been named Vinson. Its peak came in 1969, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Vinson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vinson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,835 |
| 2024 | 6 | #12,259 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,878 |
| 2022 | 20 | #5,002 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,123 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,726 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,894 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,601 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,515 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,288 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,537 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,610 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,857 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,176 |
| 2011 | 41 | #2,900 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,358 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,041 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3,483 |
| 2007 | 42 | #2,864 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,776 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,168 |
| 2004 | 45 | #2,486 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,726 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,089 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,838 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,990 |
| 1995 | 36 | #2,251 |
| 1990 | 64 | #1,408 |
| 1985 | 32 | #1,864 |
| 1980 | 32 | #1,805 |
| 1975 | 53 | #1,169 |
| 1970 | 68 | #988 |
| 1965 | 59 | #966 |
| 1960 | 39 | #1,272 |
| 1955 | 45 | #1,111 |
| 1950 | 33 | #1,271 |
| 1945 | 26 | #1,325 |
| 1940 | 19 | #1,624 |
| 1935 | 15 | #1,921 |
| 1930 | 16 | #1,957 |
| 1925 | 31 | #1,329 |
| 1920 | 31 | #1,321 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,059 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,830 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vinson in 2025?
Vinson ranked #5,835 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vinson?
3,841 babies have been named Vinson in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vinson most popular?
Vinson peaked in 1969, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Vinson a boy or girl name?
Vinson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vinson rising or falling?
Vinson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.