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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: vin-CHEN-zo /vinˈtʃɛn.tso/
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Victorious; conquering
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vincenzo is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Vincentius, which itself comes from the verb 'vincere', meaning 'to conquer' or 'to win'. The evolution of the name can be traced from Latin to its Italian form, Vincenzo, which became popular in the Middle Ages.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of Italian culture and the adoption of Latin names during the Renaissance, when many classical names were revived and integrated into various European languages. Historically, the name Vincenzo has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a 3rd-century martyr whose feast day is celebrated on January 22.
His legacy contributed to the name's popularity in Christian contexts, particularly in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities. The name also appears in various forms across Europe, such as Vincent in English and French, and Vincenz in German, reflecting its widespread acceptance and adaptation.
Culturally, Vincenzo carries connotations of strength and victory, aligning with its etymological roots. The name has been associated with various saints and historical figures, reinforcing its significance in religious and cultural narratives.
Additionally, the diminutive form 'Vince' has emerged in various contexts, often used affectionately or informally, though it is less historically significant than the full name. Overall, Vincenzo encapsulates a rich linguistic heritage and a deep-rooted cultural resonance that has allowed it to endure through centuries.
Famous people named Vincenzo
In this section, you will find notable people named Vincenzo. 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 Vincenzo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Vincenzo who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Vincenzo Bellini was a composer best known for Norma, La Sonnambula, and I Puritani.
Vincenzo Montella is a former footballer and manager best known for his time with AS Roma, Fiorentina, and the Italian national team.
Vincenzo Nibali is a professional cyclist best known for winning the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España.
Fictional characters named Vincenzo
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Vincenzo is a fictional character from the TV series Vincenzo. He is a Korean-Italian lawyer and mafia consigliere who returns to South Korea to recover stolen gold and seeks justice against corrupt individuals.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vincenzo was first seen in the United States in 1900.
Vincenzo has ranked as high as #1002 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Vincenzo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Vincenzo 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 Vincenzo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Vincenzo (2024)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 60 | |
| PA | 35 | |
| IL | 29 | |
| CA | 27 | |
| MI | 24 | |
| FL | 20 | |
| OH | 13 | |
| MA | 13 | |
| TX | 12 | |
| CT | 11 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| DE | 6 | |
| WI | 6 | |
| RI | 5 | |
| WA | 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 Vincenzo.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 372 |
| 2023 | 352 |
| 2022 | 395 |
| 2021 | 341 |
| 2020 | 334 |
| 2019 | 309 |
| 2018 | 313 |
| 2017 | 270 |
| 2016 | 285 |
| 2015 | 278 |
| 2014 | 280 |
| 2013 | 287 |
| 2012 | 305 |
| 2011 | 296 |
| 2010 | 236 |
| 2009 | 220 |
| 2008 | 188 |
| 2007 | 234 |
| 2006 | 232 |
| 2005 | 201 |
| 2004 | 180 |
| 2003 | 158 |
| 2002 | 153 |
| 2001 | 133 |
| 2000 | 149 |
| 1999 | 125 |
| 1998 | 145 |
| 1997 | 124 |
| 1996 | 124 |
| 1995 | 115 |
| 1994 | 118 |
| 1993 | 102 |
| 1992 | 101 |
| 1991 | 105 |
| 1990 | 110 |
| 1989 | 99 |
| 1988 | 91 |
| 1987 | 62 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1985 | 62 |
| 1984 | 71 |
| 1983 | 58 |
| 1982 | 84 |
| 1981 | 77 |
| 1980 | 80 |
| 1979 | 70 |
| 1978 | 70 |
| 1977 | 71 |
| 1976 | 69 |
| 1975 | 78 |
| 1974 | 66 |
| 1973 | 76 |
| 1972 | 65 |
| 1971 | 73 |
| 1970 | 73 |
| 1969 | 55 |
| 1968 | 51 |
| 1967 | 45 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1962 | 33 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1927 | 27 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1921 | 33 |
| 1920 | 41 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1918 | 48 |
| 1917 | 46 |
| 1916 | 40 |
| 1915 | 43 |
| 1914 | 43 |
| 1913 | 34 |
| 1912 | 24 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |