Vinicius

Vinicius is a boy's name of Portuguese origin meaning “victorious.” In 2024 it was given to 15 boys in the United States.

Vinicius at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“victorious”

About the name Vinicius

Vinicius belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “victorious” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Vinicius first appears in Social Security records in 1992. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3971 in 2003, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 385 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vinicius in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Best US rank
#3971 in 2003
Peak year
2003
Babies named Vinicius in 2024
15
Total since 1880
385

Vinicius in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#2837 in 2009
Babies named Vinicius in 2025
5
Total since 1996
41

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vinicius mean?

Vinicius means “victorious” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Vinicius a boy or girl name?

Vinicius is a boy name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vinicius?

Vinicius comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Vinicius?

Vinicius first appears in US records in 1992. Its best-ever ranking was #3971 in 2003, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

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