Vince
Vince is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Conquering or prevailing.
Origin and history
Vince is a masculine name originating as a short form of Vincent, derived from the Latin name Vincentius. It carries the meaning of conquering or winning. In the United States, Vince has maintained steady, moderate usage as a friendly, traditional classic.
Popularity in the United States
12,705 babies in the United States have been named Vince since 1880. It ranks #1051 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1224.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.4 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 14 |
| 1910-1920 | 131 |
| 1920-1930 | 168 |
| 1930-1940 | 235 |
| 1940-1950 | 506 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,395 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,667 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,090 |
| 1980-1990 | 907 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,041 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,304 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,481 |
| 2020-2029 | 755 |
Famous people named Vince
- Vince Lombardi: Football Coach, Executive
- Vince Gill: Singer, Songwriter
- Vince Vaughn: Actor, Producer
Fun facts
- Vince developed as a familiar short form of Vincent, which traces back to the Latin verb 'vincere', meaning 'to conquer'.
- The name is strongly recognized in American sports culture, largely due to legendary NFL head coach Vince Lombardi.