Vinay
Meaningmodesty · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,975 in 1985
7 babies were named Vinay in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,680 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Vinay 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 Vinay, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vinay would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVinay first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1985, when it ranked #1,975. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowVinay was 4.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 57,803 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendVinay has slipped 2,680 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.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Vinay means “modesty”.
About the name Vinay
Vinay is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “modesty”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-nay”. US birth records list Vinay for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 54 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1985, when it ranked #1,975 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Indian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.1 | 122,783 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 77,220 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 73,692 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 62,383 boys |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 119,332 boys |
| 2020s | 3.8 | 265,487 boys |
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Rishi · sage, seer
- Boy name: Krish · dark, black
- Unisex name: Neel · blue
- Unisex name: Mahdi · rightly guided
- Boy name: Hiram · exalted brother
Questions about the name Vinay
What does the name Vinay mean?
Vinay means “modesty” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Vinay?
Vinay has Indian roots in our records. Other Indian names include Makai, Rohan, Gian.
Is Vinay a boy or girl name?
Vinay is a boy name.
How popular is the name Vinay?
Vinay ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1985 (#1,975).