Vaino
From Finnish origins, meaning "stubborn" or "obstinate".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Vaino. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vaino today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vaino births was 1916 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vaino. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vaino. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
8 babies that year
Average age
-
1916 SSA rank
#3,161
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Vaino: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vaino by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vaino during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vaino
The name Vaino has its origins in the Finnish language and culture. It is derived from the Old Finnish word "vaino," which means "persecution" or "harassment." This name gained prominence during the medieval period, particularly in regions where Finnish was spoken, such as Finland and parts of Sweden.
The earliest recorded use of the name Vaino dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in historical records and medieval manuscripts. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals who faced persecution or endured hardships, reflecting the meaning of the word from which it originated.
One of the earliest notable bearers of the name Vaino was Vaino Tanner, a Finnish politician and statesman who lived from 1881 to 1966. He served as the Prime Minister of Finland from 1926 to 1927 and played a significant role in shaping the country's policies during the early 20th century.
Another prominent figure with the name Vaino was Vaino Linna, a renowned Finnish author and novelist who lived from 1920 to 1992. He is best known for his critically acclaimed novel "The Unknown Soldier," which depicted the experiences of Finnish soldiers during World War II and became a classic of Finnish literature.
In the realm of sports, Vaino Myllyrinne, a Finnish long-distance runner who lived from 1909 to 1963, made a name for himself. He won the gold medal in the 10,000-meter event at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, setting a new world record at the time.
The name Vaino also gained recognition in the field of science with Vaino Auer, a Finnish physicist and meteorologist who lived from 1892 to 1938. He made significant contributions to the study of atmospheric phenomena and developed theories related to the formation of clouds and precipitation.
Vaino Valve, a Finnish composer and conductor who lived from 1909 to 1994, was another notable bearer of this name. He composed several symphonic works and operas, and his contributions to Finnish classical music were widely recognized during his lifetime.
While the name Vaino has its roots in the Finnish language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with Finnish communities or historical connections to Finland.
People
Vaino + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vaino as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vaino: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vaino?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vaino going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Vaino a common name?
We classify Vaino as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vaino most popular?
The single biggest year for Vaino was 1916, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vaino is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vaino in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vaino a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vaino in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Vaino still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vaino in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vaino can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Vaino?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Vaino at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.