Will my child share the name Vinny with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 124 UK babies named Vinny per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Vinny in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Vinny becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Vinny is at its highest recorded position — #342 in 2025, with 124 births. In 2020 it ranked #467.

Is Vinny a good choice for a distinctive name?

Vinny is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Vinny?

Notable people named Vinny include: Vinny Marseglia, Vinny Appice and Vinny Del Negro.

Is Vinny a popular baby name in the United States?

Vinny does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #342

Vinny

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Vinny is a distinctive choice, ranked #342 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Vinny in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#342

About the Name Vinny

Vinny is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #344. The name has climbed 123 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Vinny is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Vinny in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Vinny

Vinny Marseglia — Vincent Marseglia is an American professional wrestler.
Vinny Appice — Vincent Samson Appice is an American rock and metal drummer best known for his work with the bands Dio, Black Sabbath, and Heaven & Hell.
Vinny Del Negro — Vincent Joseph Del Negro is an American former professional basketball player.

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