Vinny is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1379 in 2001 with 10 recorded births. This places Vinny in the top 34% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 127 births ranking #344. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 42.9%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 28,782 boys born was named Vinny. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Vinny is a familiar short form of Vincent and usually shares its victorious meaning. It feels friendly, relaxed, and strongly character-driven.
The form has long been used informally and also sometimes stands alone as a given name. It is part of the broader trend of nickname-style names becoming official choices.