How Many People Are Named Vinson?

Complete statistics for the name Vinson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Vinson
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Vinson means 'victory' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 116,549 Americans share this name, making it very exclusive. The peak popularity was in 1969, but now it's declining.

~24,417
Living in US
1 in 13,575
Americans
1969
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Strong
3
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,831
Worldwide Bearers
#106,512
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
28
🇸🇬 Singapore
20
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
11
🇨🇴 Colombia
10
🇰🇪 Kenya
9
🇦🇺 Australia
8
🇶🇦 Qatar
8
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
6
🇹🇭 Thailand
6
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,831 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
816
Would be under 30 (21%)
1,477
Would be 30–60 (39%)
1,532
Would be over 60 (40%)

All 3,825 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1969

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
62
Modern Appeal
48
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Vinson Through the Generations

Vinson, a name that peaked in 1969 with 75 births, has seen a steady decline since then. Today, there are around 2,831 people named Vinson living in the U.S., with the majority being over 60 years old. Interestingly, the name's popularity is evenly distributed across different age groups, with 21% under 30, 39% aged 30-60, and 40% over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 263
California 205
Texas 110
Florida 71
North Carolina 57
Alabama 26
New York 24
Tennessee 15
Michigan 12
Kentucky 7

✨ Similar Names to Vinson

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Vinson's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Vinson

How Many People Have the Name Vinson?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 24,417 people in the United States currently share the name Vinson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,575 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Vinson a Common or Rare Name?

Vinson is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Vinson Mean?

Vinson means "victory" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Vinson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Vinson Most Popular?

The name Vinson reached peak popularity in 1969, with 75 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Vinson?

Approximately 24,417 people named Vinson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 24,417. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,575 Americans.

Is Vinson a rare name?

Vinson is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,575 Americans has this name.

What does the name Vinson mean?

Vinson means "victory" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Vinson more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Vinson are male and 0% are female.

When was Vinson most popular?

Vinson peaked in 1969 with 75 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US24,417
All-Time Births24,417
1 in X1 in 13,575
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age55
Peak Year1969
World Rank#106,512
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.