Vinson

Vinson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Vinson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Vinson

Vinson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Vinson first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #884 in 1969, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 3,825 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vinson in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#884 in 1969
Peak year
1969
Babies named Vinson in 2024
6
Total since 1880
3,825

Vinson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#3895 in 2014
Babies named Vinson in 2014
4
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vinson mean?

The meaning of Vinson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Vinson a boy or girl name?

Vinson is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vinson?

Vinson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Vinson?

Vinson first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #884 in 1969, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].