How Many People Are Named Vinton?

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

Vinton
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Vinton is a rare, old-school name that's been around for generations, with only 452 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 730,216 Americans. The majority of folks named Vinton are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~1,923
Living in US
1 in 172,361
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who rides)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Traditional Reliable Determined
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,491
Worldwide Bearers
#147,913
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
992
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
463
🇨🇳 China
448
🇯🇲 Jamaica
362
🇬🇧 England
36
🇱🇷 Liberia
30
🇮🇳 India
20
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
18
🇨🇦 Canada
18
🇿🇦 South Africa
18

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
452 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 79
92
Would be under 30 (9%)
173
Would be 30–60 (16%)
803
Would be over 60 (75%)

All 1,068 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
92
Modern Appeal
8
International
90

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

📜 Vinton Through the Generations

Vinton has seen its peak popularity in 1916 when 31 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has remained stable, with a significant portion of those named Vinton now over 60 years old. This trend reflects a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with a strong connection to earlier times, making it a classic choice that carries a sense of tradition and heritage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
Iowa 5
Maine 5

⭐ Famous People Named Vinton

Vinton is a unisex given name. Bearers of the name include:…

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✨ Similar Names to Vinton

🌿 Related Names by Origin

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

📄 About the Name Vinton

How Many People Have the Name Vinton?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,923 people in the United States currently share the name Vinton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 172,361 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Vinton a Common or Rare Name?

Vinton is classified as Very 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 Vinton Mean?

Vinton means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Vinton Most Popular?

The name Vinton reached peak popularity in 1916, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Vinton?

Approximately 1,923 people named Vinton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,923. That works out to roughly 1 in 172,361 Americans.

Is Vinton a rare name?

Vinton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 172,361 Americans has this name.

What does the name Vinton mean?

Vinton means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Vinton more male or female?

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

When was Vinton most popular?

Vinton peaked in 1916 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US1,923
All-Time Births1,923
1 in X1 in 172,361
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age79
Peak Year1916
World Rank#147,913
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.