Vin
Pronunciation: [ v-IHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Vin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 244 babies have been named Vin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vin is past its peak , currently ranked #18,289 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,289
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Vin is also used as a girl name, ranked #39539.
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Hebrew origin
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About the Name Vin
Vin is a boy name .
Is Vin a boy or girl name? Vin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,289 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,539. Vin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Vin is currently ranked #18,289 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Vin include Vincent, Vincenzo, Vince, Vinny, Vinh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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