Vin
Meaningconquering · English form of Vincent
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,535 in 1956
7 babies were named Vin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 975 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1947–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Vin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Vin, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVin first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1956, when it reached #3,535.
- TrendVin has slipped 975 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningVin is an English form of Vincent, which means “conquering”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Vin
Vin is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “conquering”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with V and ending in “-vin”. US birth records list Vin for boys from 1947 to 2025, in 27 of those 79 years. Its best year was 1956, when it ranked #3,535 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1960s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 2010s | 4.9 | 204,082 boys |
| 2020s | 4.6 | 216,606 boys |
Other spellings of Vin
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Vin
What does the name Vin mean?
Vin means “conquering” in English, as a form of Vincent.
What is the origin of the name Vin?
Vin has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Vin a boy or girl name?
Vin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Vin?
Vin ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1956 (#3,535).