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Vinicius

♂ Boy

Pronounced vee-NEE-see-oos /viˈni.si.us/Medium

Meaning: From the Roman family name Vinicius — linked to Latin vinum, 'wine'; 'of wine; of the Vinicius family'Low

In 30 seconds: Of wine: Vinicius is a Roman/Portuguese name — 'of wine; of the Vinicius family'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'vee-NEE-see-oos').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the Roman family name Vinicius — linked to Latin vinum, 'wine'; 'of wine; of the Vinicius family'
U.S. rank (2024)#6140 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 385

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Vinicius comes from the Roman family name Vinicius — linked to Latin vinum, 'wine' — 'of wine; of the Vinicius family' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name, hugely popular in Brazil (the bossa nova poet Vinicius de Moraes; the footballer Vinicius Junior; said 'vee-NEE-see-oos'; nickname Vini).

In the U.S. it appears in Brazilian families. Rare, of-wine at the (likely) root, and classic.

Did you know? Vinicius comes from the Roman family name Vinicius, linked to Latin vinum, 'wine' — a lyrical, classic Brazilian name (the poet Vinicius de Moraes; the footballer Vinicius Junior; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'vee-NEE-see-oos').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Vinicius — routes layered

Variations

ViníciusVinicioVinizius

Nicknames

Vini

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If you like Vinicius…

Vinicio— the Italian/Spanish form
Lucius— another Roman -ius boys' name
Amadeus— another Latin name
Leviticus— echoes that soft -us sound
Demarius— a fellow Latin choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vinicius mean?

Vinicius is from the Roman Vinicius, linked to Latin 'wine'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Vinicius?

It's said vee-NEE-see-oos /viˈni.si.us/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vinicius a boy or girl name?

Vinicius is a boy's name.

How popular is Vinicius?

Vinicius is a rare name in the U.S.

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