Is Vinson a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Vinson is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Vinson?

It's currently ranked #918 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Vinson Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VIN-sun /ˈvɪn.sən/

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: son of Vincent; Latin: conquering

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vinson has its roots in the Old French name "Vincent," which derives from the Latin "Vincentius," meaning "conquering" or "to conquer." The Latin term itself is derived from the verb "vincere," which translates to "to win" or "to overcome." This etymological journey reflects a transition from Latin to Old French and eventually into Middle English, where it became adapted as Vinson. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, often associated with the qualities of strength and victory.

Historically, the name Vincent has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who is celebrated for his steadfastness in faith. His feast day is observed on January 22, and he has been a significant figure in Christian hagiography, contributing to the name's enduring presence in various cultures.

The name Vincent was also popularized in the Middle Ages, particularly in France and England, where it was used among nobility and clergy, further embedding it into the cultural fabric of these societies. Culturally, the name Vinson carries connotations of resilience and triumph, reflecting its linguistic roots.

It has been associated with various traditions and has appeared in literature and art, often symbolizing victory over adversity. The name's diminutive form, Vince, has also been used, though Vinson itself stands as a distinct variant that has maintained its own identity.

The historical significance of the name, coupled with its strong etymological roots, has allowed it to persist through centuries, resonating with themes of strength and perseverance.

Famous people named Vinson

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Vinson Massif is a mountain in Antarctica, known as the highest peak in the continent.

Vinson McCabe is a former American football player best known for his time with the New York Giants.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Vinson, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

Vincent Victor Vince Vanya Viggo

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Vinson. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

Winston Harrison Branson Jenson Mason Grayson Kenton Dawson

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vinson was first seen in the United States in 1898.

Vinson has ranked as high as #1044 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in Georgia, California, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Vinson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vinson is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Vinson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Vinson (2018)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Vinson.

Year	Births
2024	6
2023	21
2022	20
2021	10
2020	29
2019	28
2018	31
2017	32
2016	35
2015	22
2014	30
2013	27
2012	36
2011	41
2010	23
2009	39
2008	32
2007	42
2006	27
2005	33
2004	45
2003	24
2002	30
2001	22
2000	30
1999	31
1998	35
1997	35
1996	38
1995	36
1994	31
1993	44
1992	47
1991	49
1990	64
1989	50
1988	54
1987	49
1986	34
1985	32
1984	34
1983	43
1982	33
1981	35
1980	32
1979	36
1978	45
1977	40
1976	51
1975	53
1974	43
1973	59
1972	70
1971	71
1970	68
1969	75
1968	56
1967	53
1966	52
1965	59
1964	52
1963	62
1962	59
1961	46
1960	39
1959	46
1958	55
1957	40
1956	31
1955	45
1954	30
1953	26
1952	28
1951	27
1950	33
1949	33
1948	34
1947	33
1946	33
1945	26
1944	18
1943	27
1942	35
1941	16
1940	19
1939	18
1938	17
1937	21
1936	22
1935	15
1934	13
1933	15
1932	22
1931	18
1930	16
1929	9
1928	18
1927	26
1926	19
1925	31
1924	16
1923	23
1922	23
1921	17
1920	31
1919	33
1918	24
1917	21
1916	18
1915	8
1914	23
1913	22
1912	14
1911	6
1910	5
1908	6
1902	5
1898	5