Vinny is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5783 in 2009 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 63 births ranking #2256. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 15.8%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 123,957 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.