Vinnie
29% girls · 71% boys
About Vinnie
Vinnie is primarily a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Vincent, though it can occasionally be used for girls as well. The name derives from the Latin 'Vincentius,' meaning 'conquering.' Vinnie offers a friendly, approachable alternative to the more formal Vincent, with a casual charm that has remained consistently appealing. The name gained particular popularity in Italian-American communities and saw broader usage in the early to mid-20th century. While not typically among the top-ranking names, Vinnie maintains steady usage, often associated with its warm, unpretentious character. The name conjures images of a friendly, down-to-earth individual and is recognized across various English-speaking countries.
Vinnie for girls#14820 US
A winning, gold locket nickname name of the turn of the last century, though also a common nickname for Vincent.
Pronounced VIN-ee.
As of November 2026, Vinnie ranked #6114 for boys and #14820 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1969 for boys in 1960 and #336 for girls in 1881.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Vinnie for boys
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Famous Vinnies
- Vinnie Paz (born Vincenzo Luvineri)Boy
American rapper of group Jedi Mind Tricks
- Vincent Peter "Vinnie" JonesBoy
British actor and footballer
- Vincent "Vinnie" ColaiutaBoy
American drummer
- Vinnie Vincent (born Vincent John Cusano)Boy
American guitarist formerly of Kiss
- Vincent Eugene "Vinnie" ClarkBoy
American NFL football player
- Vincent "Vinnie" MooreBoy
American guitarist of English band UFO
- Vincent William "Vinnie" PestanoBoy
American baseball player
- Vincent Paul "Vinnie" AbbottBoy
American drummer of metal bands Pantera, Damageplan and Hellyeah
- Lavinia "Vinnie" ReamGirl
American sculptor
- Lavinia "Vinnie" DickinsonGirl
younger sister of poet Emily Dickinson
Vinnie in pop culture
- Vince "Vinnie" MonksBoy
character on British soap "EastEnders"
- Vincent Alexandros "Vinnie" PattersonBoy
character on Australian soap "Home and Away"
- Vincent "Vinnie" BarbarinoBoy
character on TV's "Welcome Back, Kotter"
- Vince "Vinnie" VicenteBoy
a character from the CW's Supernatural
- Vinnie DakotaBoy
time traveller from "Milo Murphy's Law"