An uncommon Vietnamese pick — distinctive and rare.
A city, the provincial capital of Nghệ An Province, Vietnam.
Vinh is a boy's and girl's baby name of Vietnamese origin, meaning 'glory,' 'prosperity,' or 'flourishing.' It is one of the most common given names in Vietnam, reflecting the cultural importance of prosperity and honor in Vietnamese naming tradition.
Vinh is a name of elegant simplicity — one syllable, enormous meaning, and a deep connection to Vietnamese culture and the aspiration for a life of abundance.
Vinh was #3153 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4679, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 70 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 236 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 385 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 373 | — |
| 1980s | 399 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 55 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | #4679 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7687 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7227 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6658 |
| 2020 | 12 | #7003 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6078 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6675 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6308 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4190 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3360 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3527 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4175 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3112 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4811 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4357 |
| 2009 | 35 | #3271 |
| 2008 | 37 | #3162 |
| 2007 | 44 | #2763 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2738 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3237 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Vinh has also been given to 10 girls in the U.S. since 1982.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1976–2024) · Methodology