Total births
1,227
Girls' name · since 1900
Vinita
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 1,227 babies named Vinita, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,227
- total births
- 1900–2009
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
Vinita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,227 have been recorded since 1900.
Social Security Administration records show Vinita recorded 1,227 times among girls since 1900, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1900 to 2009.
- 1,227 total births
- 1900–2009 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,227 girls have been named Vinita since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,227
- total births
- 1900–2009
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Vinita was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
33 babies were named Vinita in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Vinita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vinita's full recorded timeline at 1952, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1901, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vinita at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Vinita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2009
- Peak year (1921)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Vinita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Vinita's strongest decade.
213 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Vinita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 46
1900s
46 births
- 1910s
1910s
153 births
- 1920s
1920s
213 births
- 1930s
1930s
144 births
- 1940s
1940s
108 births
- 1950s
1950s
158 births
- 1960s
1960s
128 births
- 1970s
1970s
127 births
- 1980s 84
1980s
84 births
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 213 births (17% of all-time use).
How Vinita compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Vinita's total volume
Vinita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vinita by state
Where Vinita concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 135 | 11.0% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 74 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Oklahoma share of Vinita's total US births 11.0%
Even split
135 of 1,227 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vinita? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 1,227 babies named Vinita. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 33 births.
When was Vinita most popular? ▼
Vinita was most popular in the 1920s decade with 213 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Vinita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vinita are Oklahoma (135 births), Missouri (74 births), Texas (12 births).
How long has the name Vinita been used? ▼
Records for Vinita go back to 1900, giving 110 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Vinita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vina, Vincenza, Vinnie, Vincent, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Vinita's data
- Vinita's decade-level peak was the 1920s (213 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oklahoma records the most Vinitas (135 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma 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 Vinita
Nearby Names Like Vinita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vinita
Vina Girl
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Vincenza Girl
#5978 3,692 births
Vinnie Girl
#11126 3,119 births
Vincent Girl
#8993 1,420 births
Vinie Girl
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Compare Vinita side by side: Vinita vs Vina Vinita vs Vincenza Vinita vs Vinnie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1900–2009 (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. "Vinita: Baby Name Since 1900 - 1,227 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vinita. 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 Vinita 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 July 2026.