Vinay
From Sanskrit विनय (vinaya), meaning ideal behavior, humility, civility, courtesy, intellect.
Every Vinay since 1971 — 1,139 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vinay
Vinay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,611 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,139 American babies have been named Vinay. Its peak came in 2003, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vinay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vinay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,611 |
| 2024 | 5 | #14,134 |
| 2023 | 5 | #14,060 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,547 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,467 |
| 2019 | 6 | #12,043 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,619 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,506 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,119 |
| 2015 | 6 | #12,009 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,780 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,965 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,707 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,969 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,669 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,823 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,701 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,361 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,682 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,236 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,786 |
| 2003 | 47 | #2,308 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,256 |
| 2001 | 40 | #2,487 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,729 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,497 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,693 |
| 1985 | 29 | #2,016 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,281 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,440 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vinay mean?
From Sanskrit विनय (vinaya), meaning ideal behavior, humility, civility, courtesy, intellect.
How popular is the name Vinay in 2025?
Vinay ranked #10,611 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vinay?
1,139 babies have been named Vinay in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vinay most popular?
Vinay peaked in 2003, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Vinay a boy or girl name?
Vinay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vinay rising or falling?
Vinay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.