Vincent
Vincent is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Conquering or victorious.
Origin and history
Vincent is derived from the Latin name Vincentius, stemming from the verb 'vincere', meaning to conquer or vanquish. It became popular throughout Europe in the Middle Ages due to several venerated Christian saints. In the United States, it has been a consistently popular classic name for boys since record-keeping began in 1880.
Popularity in the United States
363,296 babies in the United States have been named Vincent since 1880. It ranks #95 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #119.
States where it is most popular
- NY (19.1 %)
- CA (12 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
- NJ (6.5 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 485 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,027 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,954 |
| 1910-1920 | 18,285 |
| 1920-1930 | 26,237 |
| 1930-1940 | 19,407 |
| 1940-1950 | 23,897 |
| 1950-1960 | 35,351 |
| 1960-1970 | 49,478 |
| 1970-1980 | 27,640 |
| 1980-1990 | 32,054 |
| 1990-2000 | 36,715 |
| 2000-2010 | 35,274 |
| 2010-2019 | 36,839 |
| 2020-2029 | 18,653 |
Famous people named Vincent
- Vincent van Gogh: painter, artist
- Vincent Price: actor
- Vincent D'Onofrio: actor, producer
Nicknames
Vince, Vinny, Vin
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread popularity in medieval Europe through Saint Vincent de Paul, famed for his dedication to serving the poor.
- Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous historical figures bearing the name.