Vinicius
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Modest, tamed
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #6113 in 2025 with 15 babies born.
History: Vinicius is a name with Sanskrit roots, related to the element 'vin' meaning modest, tamed.
Similar names: vinicio
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Vinicius? About 1 in 221,900 babies born in 2025 were named Vinicius, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Vinicius
What does the name Vinicius mean?
Vinicius means “Modest, tamed” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Vinicius?
Vinicius has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Modest, tamed”.
How popular is Vinicius?
Vinicius ranked #5861 in 2025 — given to 15 babies that year.
When was Vinicius most popular?
Vinicius peaked in 2003 with 22 babies registered that year.
Is Vinicius a boy or girl name?
Vinicius is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Viniciuss in registered births are male.
Is the name Vinicius rising or falling in popularity?
Vinicius has risen 3996 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9857 in 2020 to #5861 in 2025.
How long has Vinicius been recorded?
Vinicius appears in birth records across 32 years — from 1992 through 2025.