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Vinnie

OriginEnglish, diminutive of Lavinia
Meaning"elf-friend"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#14820

2025 SSA

US rank · boys#6114

2025 SSA

About Vinnie

A winning, gold locket nickname name of the turn of the last century, though also a common nickname for Vincent.

Vinnie for boys#6114 US

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.

Pronounced VIN-ee.

As of October 2026, Vinnie ranked #14820 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #336 in 1881.

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Famous Vinnies

  • Lavinia "Vinnie" ReamGirl

    American sculptor

  • Lavinia "Vinnie" DickinsonGirl

    younger sister of poet Emily Dickinson

  • 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

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"

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