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Vinnie

Boy name · 200 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Vinnie: 200 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 56 births in 2025.

Vinnie is most often a shortened form of Vincent, from the Latin *Vincentius* meaning "conquering" or "victorious," a name borne by several early saints and a fitting choice for a little champion. It also occasionally serves as a nickname for Lavinia or Vincentia. Famous Vinnies include actor Vinnie Jones, the tough-guy footballer-turned-Hollywood star, and jazz pianist Vinnie Burke. The name also feels naturally at home in Scotland, sharing its root with the historic St. Vincent Church in Glasgow and the nearby street names. A playful alternative is the Italian spelling Vincenzo, but the shortened Vinnie has a friendly, down-to-earth charm that remains consistently popular for boys in Scotland.

Boy 16 of 52 years

Peak year
202556 babies
Latest (2025)
#9556 babies
Total births
200since 2010
5-year trend
▲ 180%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2025 · 56
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).