Total births
1,068
Boys' name · since 1894
Vinton
Vinton has 1,068 recorded births since 1894 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12394
- among boys today
- 1,068
- born since 1894
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Vinton currently ranks #12394 among boys' names in America, with 1,068 babies recorded since 1894.
Vinton has 1,068 recorded births among boys since 1894, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #12394 as of the latest data, more common than 13% of boys, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1894 to 2024.
- #12394 among boys today
- 1,068 born since 1894
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vinton is currently the #12394 boys' name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 1,068 born since 1894, peaking in the 1920s.
- #12394
- among boys today
- 1,068
- born since 1894
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Vinton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12394
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Vinton was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
31 babies were named Vinton in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
How Vinton compares
1,068 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Vinton's all-time total is 191% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vinton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,068 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Vinton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vinton's full recorded timeline at 1955, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1896, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 31 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vinton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1916
Current rank
#12,394
Active since
1894
Vinton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1894–2024
- Peak year (1916)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 131 years of records
Vinton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Vinton's strongest decade.
188 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Vinton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 12
1890s
12 births
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
181 births
- 1920s
1920s
188 births
- 1930s
1930s
114 births
- 1940s
1940s
129 births
- 1950s
1950s
103 births
- 1960s
1960s
102 births
- 1970s 64
1970s
64 births
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
- 2010s 51
2010s
51 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 188 births (18% of all-time use).
How Vinton 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 Vinton's total volume
Vinton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Vinton by state
Where Vinton concentrates geographically, total births since 1894
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #2 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Maine | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Vinton's total US births 0.5%
Even split
5 of 1,068 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vinton? ▼
Vinton has been given to 1,068 babies in the U.S. since 1894, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12394 as of the latest data. 31 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Vinton most popular? ▼
Vinton was most popular in the 1920s decade with 188 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Vinton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vinton are California (5 births), Iowa (5 births), Maine (5 births).
How long has the name Vinton been used? ▼
Records for Vinton go back to 1894, giving 131 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Vinton? ▼
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 Vinton's data
- Vinton's decade-level peak was the 1920s (188 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vintons (5 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 Vinton
Nearby Names Like Vinton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vinton
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Vince Boy
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Vincenzo Boy
#713 10,659 births
Vinson Boy
#10984 3,841 births
Vincente Boy
#4917 2,895 births
Compare Vinton side by side: Vinton vs Vincent Vinton vs Vince Vinton 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, 1894–2024 (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. "Vinton: #12394 Boys' Name - 1,068 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vinton. 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 Vinton 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.