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Vinton

♂ Boy

Pronounced VIN-tun /ˈvɪn.tən/High

Meaning: An English surname from a place-name, most likely 'Vinna's farmstead' or 'the settlement by the vine', from Old English tun, 'enclosure; farmstead'. It has been used as a given name in America; internet pioneer Vint (Vinton) Cerf is its best-known bearer.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name with an old-English root: Vinton means 'the vine settlement' or 'Vinna's farmstead' (said 'VIN-tun').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAn English surname from a place-name, most likely 'Vinna's farmstead' or 'the settlement by the vine', from Old English tun, 'enclosure; farmstead'. It has been used as a given name in America; internet pioneer Vint (Vinton) Cerf is its best-known bearer.
U.S. rank (2024)#14087 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,068

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018942024

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

Vinton began as an English place-name and surname, ending in the Old English tun, 'enclosure; farmstead' — the same element behind hundreds of English town names. The first part is usually read as a personal name or as 'vine'. It crossed to America as a surname and has been used sparingly as a given name, most notably by internet pioneer Vinton (Vint) Cerf. Sturdy, tidy and quietly distinctive (said 'VIN-tun').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, surname-style, and solid.

Did you know? Vinton is an English place-name surname built on tun, 'farmstead' — likely 'the settlement by the vine'. Its most famous bearer is Vinton Cerf, one of the fathers of the internet (said 'VIN-tun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Vinton — English place-name surname; Old English tun, 'farmstead'

Variations

VinsonVintenWinton

Nicknames

VintVin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vinton mean?

Vinton is an English surname from a place-name, most likely 'Vinna's farmstead' or 'the settlement by the vine', from Old English tun, 'farmstead'.

How do you pronounce Vinton?

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

Is Vinton a boy or girl name?

Vinton is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Vinton?

Vinton is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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