Vincent Boy

Popularity: #107 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VIN-sent //ˈvɪn.sənt//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: conquering; French: victorious

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vincent originates from the Latin name "Vincentius," which is derived from the verb "vincere," meaning "to conquer" or "to win." This etymology reflects a sense of triumph and strength, which has contributed to the name's enduring appeal. The transition of the name into English occurred through the Old French form "Vincens," which was adopted into Middle English before becoming the modern form "Vincent." This linguistic journey illustrates the influence of Latin on the development of names in Western Europe, particularly during the medieval period when Latin was the language of the Church and scholarship.

Historically, the name Vincent is associated with several notable figures, including Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a Christian martyr from the 4th century who is venerated in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. His feast day is celebrated on January 22, and he is often depicted in art with symbols of his martyrdom.

The name gained further prominence through the works of early Christian writers and the influence of the Church, particularly during the Middle Ages when saints' names became popular among Christians. The name was also included in various translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version, which contributed to its recognition and use in English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, Vincent has been associated with themes of victory and perseverance, resonating with individuals and families who value these qualities. The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, most notably through the works of Vincent van Gogh, the renowned Dutch painter whose legacy has immortalized the name in the realm of art.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Vince" have emerged, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage. Overall, the name Vincent carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its Latin origins and shaped by centuries of religious and artistic influence.

Famous people named Vincent

In this section, you will find notable people named Vincent. 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 Vincent who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Vincent who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Vincent van Gogh is a painter best known for Starry Night, Sunflowers, and The Bedroom.

Vincent Price is an actor best known for House of Wax, The Fly, and The Abominable Dr. Phibes.

Vincent Cassel is an actor best known for Black Swan, La Haine, and Ocean's Twelve.

Vincent D'Onofrio is an actor best known for Full Metal Jacket, Men in Black, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Vincent Gallo is a filmmaker and actor best known for Buffalo '66 and The Brown Bunny.

Vincent Kartheiser is an actor best known for Mad Men and Angel.

Vincent Lindon is an actor best known for La Loi du Marché, The Measure of a Man, and The Taste of Others.

Vincent Regan is an actor best known for 300, Troy, and The Brothers Grimm.

Fictional characters named Vincent

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Vincent Vega is a fictional character from the film Pulp Fiction. He is a hitman working for gangster Marsellus Wallace, known for his laid-back demeanor and iconic dance scenes.

Vincent is a fictional character from the animated film The Incredibles. He is a superhero known as Frozone's friend who supports the main characters in their fight against evil.

Vincent is a fictional character from the video game series Final Fantasy VII. He is a former member of SOLDIER who becomes a key ally to the protagonist, Cloud Strife, in their quest against Sephiroth.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Vincent. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vincent was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Vincent has ranked as high as #138 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Vincent has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vincent 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 Vincent 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 Vincent.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,272 3,267 5
2024 3,179 3,168 11
2023 2,996 2,996 0
2022 2,986 2,978 8
2021 3,199 3,199 0
2020 3,045 3,045 0
2019 3,351 3,346 5
2018 3,572 3,572 0
2017 3,676 3,668 8
2016 3,848 3,840 8
2015 3,733 3,727 6
2014 3,764 3,764 0
2013 3,859 3,859 0
2012 3,733 3,733 0
2011 3,800 3,800 0
2010 3,537 3,530 7
2009 3,495 3,495 0
2008 3,583 3,583 0
2007 3,962 3,957 5
2006 4,039 4,030 9
2005 3,752 3,746 6
2004 3,433 3,421 12
2003 3,423 3,417 6
2002 3,195 3,186 9
2001 3,210 3,204 6
2000 3,242 3,235 7
1999 3,073 3,068 5
1998 3,105 3,097 8
1997 3,199 3,194 5
1996 3,344 3,344 0
1995 3,324 3,319 5
1994 3,612 3,603 9
1993 3,698 3,687 11
1992 4,123 4,106 17
1991 4,506 4,493 13
1990 4,821 4,804 17
1989 4,520 4,495 25
1988 4,091 4,054 37
1987 3,198 3,173 25
1986 3,113 3,092 21
1985 3,071 3,040 31
1984 2,992 2,972 20
1983 2,914 2,893 21
1982 2,888 2,866 22
1981 2,799 2,773 26
1980 2,716 2,696 20
1979 2,542 2,519 23
1978 2,531 2,505 26
1977 2,473 2,458 15
1976 2,466 2,451 15
1975 2,400 2,383 17
1974 2,447 2,436 11
1973 2,704 2,686 18
1972 2,773 2,746 27
1971 3,460 3,435 25
1970 4,050 4,021 29
1969 4,083 4,056 27
1968 4,010 3,982 28
1967 4,412 4,393 19
1966 4,985 4,941 44
1965 5,463 5,428 35
1964 5,698 5,677 21
1963 6,180 6,152 28
1962 6,186 6,159 27
1961 4,336 4,317 19
1960 4,388 4,373 15
1959 4,223 4,212 11
1958 4,288 4,271 17
1957 4,093 4,083 10
1956 3,764 3,756 8
1955 3,488 3,482 6
1954 3,369 3,358 11
1953 3,184 3,174 10
1952 3,179 3,168 11
1951 2,938 2,927 11
1950 2,929 2,920 9
1949 2,920 2,911 9
1948 2,800 2,788 12
1947 2,810 2,803 7
1946 2,431 2,425 6
1945 2,122 2,116 6
1944 2,037 2,029 8
1943 2,428 2,420 8
1942 2,390 2,381 9
1941 2,057 2,049 8
1940 1,975 1,975 0
1939 1,819 1,810 9
1938 1,840 1,834 6
1937 1,848 1,836 12
1936 1,744 1,737 7
1935 1,796 1,796 0
1934 1,876 1,865 11
1933 1,995 1,983 12
1932 2,075 2,066 9
1931 2,174 2,162 12
1930 2,333 2,318 15
1929 2,344 2,328 16
1928 2,458 2,440 18
1927 2,661 2,647 14
1926 2,558 2,543 15
1925 2,792 2,772 20
1924 2,646 2,638 8
1923 2,728 2,719 9
1922 2,722 2,710 12
1921 2,791 2,779 12
1920 2,673 2,661 12
1919 2,542 2,531 11
1918 2,635 2,621 14
1917 2,649 2,636 13
1916 2,508 2,500 8
1915 2,504 2,491 13
1914 1,969 1,962 7
1913 1,535 1,527 8
1912 1,183 1,178 5
1911 506 496 10
1910 343 343 0
1909 264 264 0
1908 250 250 0
1907 239 239 0
1906 193 193 0
1905 176 176 0
1904 206 206 0
1903 170 170 0
1902 148 148 0
1901 131 131 0
1900 177 177 0
1899 125 125 0
1898 140 140 0
1897 112 112 0
1896 112 112 0
1895 134 134 0
1894 94 94 0
1893 82 82 0
1892 93 93 0
1891 74 74 0
1890 61 61 0
1889 65 65 0
1888 67 67 0
1887 52 52 0
1886 50 50 0
1885 48 48 0
1884 51 51 0
1883 43 43 0
1882 38 38 0
1881 30 30 0
1880 41 41 0

Top States for Vincent (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 435
14%
TX 247
8%
NY 178
6%
OH 169
5%
FL 157
5%
PA 148
5%
NJ 140
4%
IL 131
4%
MI 125
4%
IN 102
3%
WI 89
3%
MN 83
3%
MO 72
2%
NC 70
2%
AZ 63
2%
WA 61
2%
VA 61
2%
CO 58
2%
MA 53
2%
TN 52
2%
GA 50
2%
CT 44
1%
UT 41
1%
MD 40
1%
KY 39
1%
IA 35
1%
LA 35
1%
NV 33
1%
OR 32
1%
KS 31
1%
AL 31
1%
OK 28
1%
NE 26
1%
ID 23
1%
SC 21
1%
AR 18
1%
NH 17
1%
AK 13
0%
ME 12
0%
NM 12
0%
MT 12
0%
WV 10
0%
ND 9
0%
VT 9
0%
DC 8
0%
MS 8
0%
SD 7
0%
HI 7
0%
RI 5
0%