Vinny
How to say it: VIN-ee · /ˈvɪni/
English short form of Vincent, 'conquering' - friendly nickname used independently.
Vinny was the 1,595th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 63 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 32% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,392 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,595 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 63 |
| Share of births | 1 in 42,504 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +32% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,392 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Vinny is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Vinny is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
England and Wales: #345.
Famous people named Vinny
- Vinny Del Negro (born 1966)Retired United States basketball player and former head coach
- Vinny Testaverde (born 1963)All-American college football player, professional football player, quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner
- Vinny Vella (1947–2019)American actor
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