Boys' name · since 1913

Vinal

Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 136 babies named Vinal, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

136
total births
1913–1955
years on record
1920s
peak decade
40%
born in that decade

136 boys have been named Vinal since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

Social Security Administration records show Vinal recorded 136 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1955.

  • 136 total births
  • 1913–1955 years on record
  • 1920s peak decade
  • 40% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

136 boys have been named Vinal since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1955.

136
total births
1913–1955
years on record
1920s
peak decade
40%
born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade

40% of everyone ever named Vinal was born in this single decade.

1923
Single peak year

11 babies were named Vinal in 1923 - its busiest year on record.

Vinal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Vinal splits its recorded history at 1928: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.

Vinal at a glance

Last recorded 1955

Total births

136

Since 1913

43 years of records

Peak year

1923

11 births that year

Strongest decade: 1920s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 1955

Active since

1913

Recorded for 43 years

Last year on file: 1955

Vinal popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1955

Last recorded 1955
Peak year (1923)
11
Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
4681012 19131917192119251930194019471955 5

Vinal by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1920s was Vinal's strongest decade.

55 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.

Vinal births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1920s at 55 births (40% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

Vinal by state

Where Vinal concentrates geographically, total births since 1913

Regionally concentrated
Top 1 states by recorded births for the name Vinal
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Maine
46 33.8%
Maine share of Vinal's total US births 33.8%

46 of 136 births nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Vinal?
Since 1913, Social Security records show 136 babies named Vinal. The most recent recorded year was 1955. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 11 births.
When was Vinal most popular?
Vinal was most popular in the 1920s decade with 55 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Vinal most popular?
The top states for the name Vinal are Maine (46 births).
How long has the name Vinal been used?
Vinal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 43 years of data through 1955.
What names are similar to Vinal?
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vincent, Vince, Vincenzo, Vinson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.

What to do with Vinal's data

  • Vinal's decade-level peak was the 1920s (55 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Maine records the most Vinals (46 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine names
  • Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Data Sources

Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).

According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.

Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–1955 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

Cite this page

NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vinal: Baby Name Since 1913 - 136 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vinal. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Vinal draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.