Vinson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vinson is a name with roots in Old French and Latin, meaning 'conquering'. It evolved from Vincentius to Vincent and then to Vinson in Middle English. The name has a strong and classic image and gained popularity in the 19th century. It does not have a biblical background but is associated with notable figures.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vinson"
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪn.sən/
Origin
Old French and English
Etymology
The name Vinson is derived from the Old French name 'Vincent', which comes from the Latin 'Vincentius', meaning 'conquering' or 'to conquer'.
Meaning
conquering
Language Evolution
Vincentius (Latin), Vincent (Old French), Vinson (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Vinson gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century as a variant of Vincent.
Variants & Derivatives
Vincent, Vince, Vinnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Vinson is viewed as a strong and classic name, though it is less common than its variants.
Famous People
Vinson J. Smith, an American politician, Vinson Massif, a notable peak in Antarctica
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✨ Vinson Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 75 peak births in 1969
Geographic Spread
Popular across 15 US states, with strongest presence in Georgia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vinson"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vinson"
"Vinson" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1538th of 7545 | 371 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1620th of 6773 | 345 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1210th of 7552 | 752 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1121st of 10718 | 863 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1757th of 16616 | 673 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3093rd of 24088 | 525 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4235th of 23106 | 291 |
Regional Popularity of "Vinson" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
62.17% 1471st/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
62.90% 1480th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
37.26% 1063rd/2853 |
51.57% 1431st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
48.25% 1417th/2937 |
58.86% 2050th/3483 |
26.95% 948th/3518 |
46.79% 1892nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
52.36% 2343rd/4475 |
35.12% 1824th/5194 |
24.95% 1576th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
45.13% 3300th/7313 |
35.84% 2675th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
63.67% 3996th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Vinson" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vinson"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vinson" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Vinson" in the United States
The name Vinson is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vinson has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Vinson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1538th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1620th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1210th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1121st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1757th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3093rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4235th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Vinson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.