Holding steady.
Popularity of Vinton since 1894
Babies named Vinton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vinton's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 181 |
| 1920s | 188 |
| 1930s | 114 |
| 1940s | 129 |
| 1950s | 103 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Vinton is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1894. It has never entered the top 1,000 names, maintaining a stable and extremely low usage over the decades. Its peak year was 1894, the same year it first appeared, after which it largely faded. The name's trajectory is classified as stable, with no significant revival or decline. While Vinton has no top states of concentration, it has occasionally appeared in birth records across the country. As a name of uncertain etymology, likely derived from a surname or as a variant of Vincent, Vinton offers a distinctive option for those seeking a rare historical name.
Vinton is thought to derive from an English surname, itself likely locational, referring to a place called Vinton or from a variant of the name Vincent. It emerged as a given name in the late 19th century, seeing occasional use in the United States, particularly in the 1890s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vin, Vinnie
Sibling names for Vinton
Names that share Vinton's style, for a brother or sister.
