Vincente Boy

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: vin-SEN-tay /vɪnˈsɛnteɪ/

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: victorious; Italian: conquering

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vincente is derived from the Latin name Vincentius, which is rooted in the Latin verb "vincere," meaning "to conquer" or "to win." This etymological lineage traces back to the early Christian era, where the name was associated with the concept of victory in faith. The name evolved through various languages, including the transition from Latin to Old French as "Vincens" and later to the Spanish form "Vicente," which is commonly used in Spanish-speaking cultures today.

The introduction of the name into English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adopted in various forms, including Vincent. Historically, the name Vincente has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a 4th-century martyr who became the patron saint of wine growers and vinegar makers.

His feast day is celebrated on January 22, and his legacy contributed to the name's popularity in Christian communities. Additionally, the name has been referenced in various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin version of the Bible, which further solidified its presence in Christian tradition.

Culturally, the name Vincente carries connotations of strength and triumph, resonating with the idea of overcoming adversity. This symbolic association has allowed the name to endure through centuries, often linked to themes of valor and resilience.

In some cultures, diminutive forms such as "Vince" or "Vincie" are affectionately used, reflecting a more personal connection to the name. Overall, Vincente's rich etymological roots and historical significance contribute to its lasting resonance in various cultures.

Famous people named Vincente

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

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Vincente Minnelli is a film director best known for An American in Paris, Gigi, and Meet Me in St. Louis.

Vincente del Bosque is a football manager and player best known for leading Spain to victory in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2012 UEFA European Championship.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Vincente, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ValentinoVincenzoVictorVinnyVeraViolettaVanessa

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Vincente. 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.

VincentVincenzoVinceVinceyVanyaVitoViggoVidalVernon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vincente was first seen in the United States in 1916.

Vincente has ranked as high as #3196 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Vincente has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vincente 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 Vincente 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 Vincente.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 27 27
2024 20 20
2023 28 28
2022 23 23
2021 27 27
2020 18 18
2019 17 17
2018 13 13
2017 17 17
2016 25 25
2015 21 21
2014 29 29
2013 35 35
2012 28 28
2011 38 38
2010 42 42
2009 37 37
2008 53 53
2007 52 52
2006 43 43
2005 50 50
2004 50 50
2003 55 55
2002 56 56
2001 65 65
2000 64 64
1999 62 62
1998 60 60
1997 53 53
1996 48 48
1995 53 53
1994 55 55
1993 66 66
1992 66 66
1991 64 64
1990 70 70
1989 60 60
1988 53 53
1987 47 47
1986 50 50
1985 35 35
1984 40 40
1983 53 53
1982 52 52
1981 43 43
1980 37 37
1979 60 60
1978 36 36
1977 41 41
1976 45 45
1975 38 38
1974 33 33
1973 35 35
1972 37 37
1971 27 27
1970 20 20
1969 30 30
1968 22 22
1967 22 22
1966 24 24
1965 29 29
1964 17 17
1963 28 28
1962 24 24
1961 21 21
1960 13 13
1959 24 24
1958 10 10
1957 16 16
1956 18 18
1955 8 8
1954 12 12
1953 12 12
1952 15 15
1951 6 6
1950 8 8
1949 11 11
1948 9 9
1946 6 6
1943 6 6
1937 6 6
1935 7 7
1934 8 8
1933 9 9
1932 8 8
1931 6 6
1928 8 8
1927 9 9
1926 7 7
1925 9 9
1924 7 7
1923 6 6
1922 10 10
1921 5 5
1920 5 5
1919 5 5
1918 8 8
1916 9 9

Top States for Vincente (2021)

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 5
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