The nameVinnie
Vinnie is a pet form of Vincent. It has risen quickly in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Vinnie comes from Vincent, from the Latin vincere, "to conquer".
Origin
English, from a diminutive.
History
Vinnie reached 58th place in England and Wales in 2025, its best rank since 1996. Vinnie Jones, footballer turned actor, made it known in Britain.
Famous people named Vinnie
- Vinnie Jones, footballer and actor
- Vinnie Paul, drummer
Popularity of the name Vinnie
Vinnie in the United States
Vinnie was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 477 births over the decade, 12% of all recorded babies named Vinnie. Half of all babies named Vinnie in the United States were born before 1931, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Vinnie in the United Kingdom
Vinnie was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 3,462 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Vinnie. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Vinnie in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 595 births a year on average, against 385 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Vinnie
Names from the same generation as Vinnie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vinnie mean?
Vinnie comes from Vincent, from the Latin vincere, "to conquer".
What is the origin of the name Vinnie?
English, from a diminutive.
Is Vinnie a girl's or a boy's name?
Vinnie is a boy's name. In the United States, 79% of the babies named Vinnie are girls.
How popular is the name Vinnie?
In 2024, Vinnie was the 11151st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 8 births.
What are the variants of the name Vinnie?
Variants and related names of Vinnie include Vincent.
What are good sibling names for Vinnie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Anny, Marylou, Maddy and Reva for a sister, Leeroy, Aloysius, Yves and Chester for a brother.
Who are famous people named Vinnie?
Vinnie Jones, footballer and actor; Vinnie Paul, drummer.