Vinton, of Latin origin, is a unique and uncommon given name for males. It is derived from the Roman family name "Vinctus," which means "chained" or "bound." The name Vinton was brought to prominence by the American computer scientist and video game pioneer, Vinton Cerf, one of the "Fathers of the Internet." As a result, it has become increasingly associated with technology and innovation.
The name Vinton experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 29 births in 1915 and a low of 5 births in several years including 1894, 1931, 1977, and later decades. Overall, there were 1063 births recorded for this name from 1894 to 2021.