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Vinnie

♀ Girl

Pronounced VIN-ee /ˈvɪn.i/High

Meaning: Vinnie is a short form of names like Lavinia, Vincentia, or Davina; via Vincentia it ties to Latin 'vincere', 'to conquer'. Often a boys' nickname (Vincent), used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A spunky vintage nickname: Vinnie ties to Lavinia/Vincentia, 'conquering' (said 'VIN-ee'). Leans unisex, we note.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningVinnie is a short form of names like Lavinia, Vincentia, or Davina; via Vincentia it ties to Latin 'vincere', 'to conquer'. Often a boys' nickname (Vincent), used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2025)#14820 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618802025

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

The name Vinnie is a short form of Lavinia or Vincentia (Latin 'vincere', 'to conquer'), also a boys' nickname for Vincent. Used here for a girl, it reads as spunky and vintage-fresh. In the U.S. it is rare (said 'VIN-ee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, spunky, and vintage.

Did you know? Vinnie is a peppy short form — for girls via Lavinia or Vincentia (Latin 'to conquer'), for boys via Vincent — a lively unisex nickname, here used for a girl (said 'VIN-ee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Vinnie — short form of Lavinia/Vincentia; unisex-lean

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vinnie mean?

Vinnie is a short form of Lavinia or Vincentia (Latin 'to conquer'), used here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Vinnie?

It's said VIN-ee /ˈvɪn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vinnie a boy or girl name?

Vinnie is unisex; a boys' nickname for Vincent, used here for a girl.

How popular is Vinnie?

Vinnie is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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