Vinny is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4333 in 1999 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 63 births ranking #2256. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 10.5%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 112,946 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.