Total births
1,139
Boys' name · since 1971
Vinay
Vinay has 1,139 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2003 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12656
- among boys today
- 1,139
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
1,139 babies have been named Vinay since 1971, making it today's #12656 boys' name.
Vinay has 1,139 recorded births among boys since 1971, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #12656 as of the latest data, more common than 11% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #12656 among boys today
- 1,139 born since 1971
- 2000s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vinay is currently the #12656 boys' name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 1,139 born since 1971, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12656
- among boys today
- 1,139
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Vinay vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12656
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Vinay was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
47 babies were named Vinay in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Vinay compares
1,139 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Vinay's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vinay | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,139 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Vinay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vinay's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2023, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vinay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#12,656
Active since
1971
Vinay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Vinay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Vinay's strongest decade.
319 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Vinay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 120
1970s
120 births
- 1980s
1980s
239 births
- 1990s
1990s
263 births
- 2000s
2000s
319 births
- 2010s
2010s
159 births
- 2020s 39
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 319 births (28% of all-time use).
How Vinay compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Vinay's total volume
Vinay vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Vinay by state
Where Vinay concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 152 | 13.3% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 52 | 4.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 51 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 33 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Vinay's total US births 13.3%
Even split
152 of 1,139 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vinay? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 1,139 babies named Vinay. Today it holds rank #12656 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 47 births.
When was Vinay most popular? ▼
Vinay was most popular in the 2000s decade with 319 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Vinay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vinay are California (152 births), New Jersey (52 births), New York (51 births).
How long has the name Vinay been used? ▼
Vinay has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Vinay? ▼
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 Vinay's data
- Vinay's decade-level peak was the 2000s (319 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vinays (152 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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.
Keep exploring Vinay
Nearby Names Like Vinay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vinay
Vincent Boy
#111 363,296 births
Vince Boy
#1438 12,705 births
Vincenzo Boy
#713 10,659 births
Vinson Boy
#10984 3,841 births
Vincente Boy
#4917 2,895 births
Compare Vinay side by side: Vinay vs Vincent Vinay vs Vince Vinay vs Vincenzo
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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, 1971–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vinay: #12656 Boys' Name - 1,139 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vinay. 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 Vinay 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.