Vinicius
Every Vinicius since 1992 — 400 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vinicius
Vinicius is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,113 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 400 American babies have been named Vinicius. Its peak came in 2003, when 22 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 Vinicius stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vinicius year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,113 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,168 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,268 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,731 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,724 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,539 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,601 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,684 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,636 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,109 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,567 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,579 |
| 2012 | 12 | #7,015 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,235 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,717 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,541 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,531 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,798 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,513 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,268 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,477 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,971 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,069 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,879 |
| 2000 | 15 | #5,028 |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,267 |
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Famous people named Vinicius
- Vinicius de Moraes Writer · 1913–1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vinicius in 2025?
Vinicius ranked #6,113 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vinicius?
400 babies have been named Vinicius in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vinicius most popular?
Vinicius peaked in 2003, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Vinicius a boy or girl name?
Vinicius is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vinicius rising or falling?
Vinicius is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vinicius?
Well-known people named Vinicius include Vinicius de Moraes (writer).