Vince Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VINS /vɪns/
Origin: Latin; Italian
Meaning: Latin: conquering; Italian: from Vincentius
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vince is derived from the Latin name Vincentius, which is rooted in the verb "vincere," meaning "to conquer" or "to win." This Latin form evolved into various adaptations in different languages, ultimately leading to the modern English form, Vince. The transition from Latin to Old French saw the name appear as "Vincens" or "Vincent," which was then adopted into Middle English as "Vince" or "Vincent." The name has maintained its connection to the idea of victory throughout its linguistic journey.
Historically, the name Vincent has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who is celebrated for his steadfastness in faith. His feast day is observed on January 22, and he is often invoked for protection against storms and other calamities.
The name gained further prominence through the works of early Christian writers and the translation of the Bible into various vernacular languages, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century, where the name appears in its full form, Vincent. Culturally, the name Vince and its variants have been embraced in various traditions, symbolizing strength and resilience.
The name has been linked to themes of triumph and valor, resonating with those who bear it. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Vinny have emerged, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage, although Vince itself remains a strong and distinct name.
The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its historical significance and the positive connotations associated with its meaning.
Famous people named Vince
In this section, you will find notable people named Vince. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Vince who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Vince who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Vince Vaughn is an actor best known for Wedding Crashers, Swingers, and The Break-Up.
Vince Gill is a musician best known for When I Call Your Name, I Still Believe in You, and Go Rest High on That Mountain.
Vince Carter is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, and Orlando Magic.
Vince McMahon is a businessman best known for founding WWE and promoting professional wrestling events.
Vince Staples is a rapper best known for Summertime '06, Big Fish Theory, and FM!.
Vince Lombardi is a football coach best known for coaching the Green Bay Packers and winning multiple NFL championships.
Fictional characters named Vince
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Vince Noir is a fictional character from the TV series The Mighty Boosh. He is a flamboyant and eccentric member of the duo who embarks on surreal adventures with his friend Howard Moon.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vince was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Vince has ranked as high as #704 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Vince has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Vince 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 Vince was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Vince.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 137 | 137 | 0 |
| 2024 | 126 | 126 | 0 |
| 2023 | 133 | 133 | 0 |
| 2022 | 138 | 138 | 0 |
| 2021 | 111 | 111 | 0 |
| 2020 | 110 | 110 | 0 |
| 2019 | 115 | 115 | 0 |
| 2018 | 152 | 152 | 0 |
| 2017 | 139 | 139 | 0 |
| 2016 | 151 | 151 | 0 |
| 2015 | 142 | 142 | 0 |
| 2014 | 152 | 152 | 0 |
| 2013 | 160 | 160 | 0 |
| 2012 | 151 | 151 | 0 |
| 2011 | 161 | 161 | 0 |
| 2010 | 158 | 158 | 0 |
| 2009 | 137 | 137 | 0 |
| 2008 | 157 | 157 | 0 |
| 2007 | 197 | 197 | 0 |
| 2006 | 175 | 175 | 0 |
| 2005 | 119 | 119 | 0 |
| 2004 | 108 | 108 | 0 |
| 2003 | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| 2002 | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| 2001 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 2000 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 1999 | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| 1998 | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| 1997 | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 1996 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1995 | 110 | 105 | 5 |
| 1994 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 1993 | 102 | 102 | 0 |
| 1992 | 124 | 124 | 0 |
| 1991 | 127 | 127 | 0 |
| 1990 | 135 | 135 | 0 |
| 1989 | 111 | 111 | 0 |
| 1988 | 106 | 106 | 0 |
| 1987 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1986 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 1985 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1984 | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| 1983 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 1982 | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 1981 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 1980 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 1979 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 1978 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 1977 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 1976 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 1975 | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| 1974 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 1973 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| 1972 | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| 1971 | 172 | 172 | 0 |
| 1970 | 246 | 246 | 0 |
| 1969 | 215 | 215 | 0 |
| 1968 | 222 | 222 | 0 |
| 1967 | 264 | 264 | 0 |
| 1966 | 289 | 289 | 0 |
| 1965 | 386 | 386 | 0 |
| 1964 | 443 | 443 | 0 |
| 1963 | 595 | 595 | 0 |
| 1962 | 593 | 593 | 0 |
| 1961 | 325 | 325 | 0 |
| 1960 | 335 | 335 | 0 |
| 1959 | 323 | 323 | 0 |
| 1958 | 282 | 282 | 0 |
| 1957 | 181 | 181 | 0 |
| 1956 | 135 | 135 | 0 |
| 1955 | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| 1954 | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| 1953 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 1952 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1951 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 1950 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| 1949 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 1948 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 1947 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 1946 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1945 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1944 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1943 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 1942 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1941 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1940 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1939 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1938 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1937 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1936 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1935 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1934 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1933 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1932 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1931 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1930 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1929 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1928 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1927 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1926 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1925 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1924 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1923 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1922 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1921 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1920 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1919 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1918 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1917 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1916 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1915 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1914 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1913 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1912 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1908 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1901 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1886 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1882 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Vince (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 23 | |
| TX | 14 | |
| FL | 12 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| UT | 6 | |
| WI | 6 | |
| MA | 5 | |
| NJ | 5 |