Vicenta Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: vee-SEN-tah /viˈsɛn.tɑ/
Origin: Spanish; Latin
Meaning: Victorious; Conqueror
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vicenta has its roots in the Latin name "Vincentius," which derives from the verb "vincere," meaning "to conquer" or "to win." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Latin to Old Spanish as "Vicente," and ultimately to the feminine form "Vicenta." The adaptation into English occurred through the influence of Spanish and other Romance languages, where it maintained its connection to the original Latin meaning of victory and triumph. Historically, the name Vicenta has been associated with several notable figures, particularly in the context of Christianity.
One of the most significant is Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a 4th-century martyr whose feast day is celebrated on January 22. His legacy contributed to the popularity of the name in various cultures, especially in Spain and Latin America.
The name has also been referenced in various religious texts and translations, including the Vulgate, which helped disseminate Christian names throughout Europe during the early Middle Ages. Culturally, Vicenta embodies themes of strength and resilience, resonating with the qualities of victory inherent in its etymology.
The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, often symbolizing the triumph of faith or virtue. In some traditions, diminutive forms such as "Vicky" or "Vica" have emerged, reflecting a familial or affectionate usage, though these are less formal than the original name.
The enduring nature of Vicenta in various cultures underscores its significance as a name associated with strength and moral fortitude.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vicenta was first seen in the United States in 1901.
Vicenta has ranked as high as #880 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Texas, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Vicenta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Vicenta is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Vicenta was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Vicenta (1986)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Vicenta.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1946 | 24 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1930 | 22 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1927 | 23 |
| 1926 | 29 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1924 | 36 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1901 | 8 |