Total births
400
Boys' name · since 1992
Vinicius
Vinicius has 400 recorded births since 1992 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2003 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6049
- among boys today
- 400
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Vinicius currently ranks #6049 among boys' names in America, with 400 babies recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Vinicius recorded 400 times among boys since 1992, holding rank #6049 nationally today, ahead of 58% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #6049 among boys today
- 400 born since 1992
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vinicius is currently the #6049 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 400 born since 1992, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6049
- among boys today
- 400
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Vinicius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6049
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Vinicius was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
22 babies were named Vinicius in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Vinicius compares
400 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
Vinicius's all-time total is 9% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vinicius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 400 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 23 | 22,252 |
Vinicius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vinicius's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vinicius at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#6,049
Active since
1992
Vinicius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Vinicius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Vinicius's strongest decade.
176 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Vinicius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 59
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
176 births
- 2010s
2010s
98 births
- 2020s 67
2020s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 176 births (44% of all-time use).
Vinicius by state
Where Vinicius concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 56 | 14.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 6 | 1.5% |
Massachusetts share of Vinicius's total US births 14.0%
Even split
56 of 400 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vinicius? ▼
400 babies have been named Vinicius since 1992. It currently ranks #6049 among boys. The peak year was 2003 with 22 births.
When was Vinicius most popular? ▼
Vinicius was most popular in the 2000s decade with 176 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Vinicius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vinicius are Massachusetts (56 births), New Jersey (6 births).
How long has the name Vinicius been used? ▼
Vinicius has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 34 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Vinicius? ▼
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 Vinicius's data
- Vinicius's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (176 total births) through the 2020s (67) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Massachusetts records the most Viniciuss (56 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts 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 Vinicius
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vinicius
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Vincenzo Boy
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Vinson Boy
#10984 3,841 births
Vincente Boy
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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, 1992–2025 (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. "Vinicius: #6049 Boys' Name - 400 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vinicius. 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 Vinicius 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.