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Vinnie

♂ Boy

Pronounced VIN-ee /ˈvɪn.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Vincent — from Latin vincens, 'conquering, prevailing' (from vincere, 'to conquer')Medium

In 30 seconds: Conquering: Vinnie pets Vincent — 'conquering, the conqueror'. Friendly, sunny, and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA pet form of Vincent — from Latin vincens, 'conquering, prevailing' (from vincere, 'to conquer')
U.S. rank (2025)#6114 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 820

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919182025

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

Vinnie is a pet form of Vincent — from Latin vincens, 'conquering, prevailing' (from vincere, 'to conquer'). The name honors St Vincent. A friendly, sunny, classic nickname-name (also short for Vincenzo; said 'VIN-ee'; also spelled Vinny).

It registers thinly as a formal name. Rare as a given name, conquering at the root, and sunny.

Did you know? Vincent means 'conquering, prevailing' (Latin vincens, from vincere, 'to conquer') — Vinnie is its friendly, sunny pet form (said 'VIN-ee').
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Vincent — root etymology

Variations

VinnyVincentVincenzo

Nicknames

Vin

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Vincenzo— the Italian fuller name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vinnie mean?

Vinnie pets Vincent — Latin 'conquering, the conqueror'.

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 most often a boy's name.

How popular is Vinnie?

Vinnie is a rare given name in the U.S.

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