Vinson
Meaningson of Vincent · English
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #880 in 1969
16 babies were named Vinson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,955 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1898–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Vinson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Vinson, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vinson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVinson first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1969, when it ranked #880. Today it's #5,608, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendVinson has slipped 1,955 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Vinson means “son of Vincent”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Vinson
Vinson is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “son of Vincent”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Vinson for boys from 1898 to 2025, in 119 of those 128 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #880 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 20 | 49,020 boys |
| 1900s | 8.0 | 125,471 boys |
| 1910s | 27 | 36,684 boys |
| 1920s | 19 | 51,706 boys |
| 1930s | 17 | 59,666 boys |
| 1940s | 18 | 54,825 boys |
| 1950s | 18 | 56,338 boys |
| 1960s | 29 | 34,423 boys |
| 1970s | 32 | 30,855 boys |
| 1980s | 21 | 46,816 boys |
| 1990s | 21 | 47,755 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 61,690 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 61,576 boys |
| 2020s | 9.9 | 101,351 boys |
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Vinson
What does the name Vinson mean?
Vinson means “son of Vincent” in English.
What is the origin of the name Vinson?
Vinson has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Vinson a boy or girl name?
Vinson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Vinson?
Vinson ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#880).