Vinson
Pronunciation: [ v-IHNS-uhn ]
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Vinson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,971 babies have been named Vinson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vinson is past its peak , currently ranked #19,930 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,930
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Vinson
Vinson is a boy name .
Vinson is currently ranked #19,930 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Vinson include Vin, Vins, Vinsy, Vinsie, Viy, Viie, and Vinkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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