Vincent Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Vincent is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Vincent?
Vincent is spelled V-I-N-C-E-N-T. The name has 7 letters.
Vincent at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Vincent means “conquering” or “to conquer,” derived from the Latin verb vincere, which means “to win” or “to conquer.”
- Origin
- Vincent is a name of Latin origin.
- Pronunciation
- VIN-sent · 2 syllables
Vincent Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#107
Recorded Births3,267
- Girls usage fell 5,996 places to #14,942 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 4 places to #107 and recorded 99 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Vincent Mean?
Vincent means “conquering” or “to conquer,” derived from the Latin verb vincere, which means “to win” or “to conquer.”
Origin: Vincent is a name of Latin origin.
How Do You Pronounce Vincent?
PronunciationVIN-sent
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Vincent?
- History
- The name Vincent has been used in various European cultures and is associated with several saints and historical figures.
- Cultural notes
- In some Christian traditions, Vincent is associated with Saint Vincent, who symbolizes faith and martyrdom.
Vincent Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,267 | #107 |
| 2024 | Girls | 11 | #8,946 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,168 | #111 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,996 | #120 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,978 | #123 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,199 | #117 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,045 | #121 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,346 | #115 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,572 | #108 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,668 | #108 |
| 2016 | Girls | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,840 | #104 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,727 | #109 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,764 | #104 |
| 2013 | Boys | 3,859 | #101 |
| 2012 | Boys | 3,733 | #104 |
| 2011 | Boys | 3,800 | #101 |
| 2010 | Girls | 7 | #13,448 |
| 2010 | Boys | 3,530 | #109 |
When Was Vincent Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1962 · Boys
6,159 recorded births
National rank #66
1963 · Boys
6,152 recorded births
National rank #61
1964 · Boys
5,677 recorded births
National rank #64
1965 · Boys
5,428 recorded births
National rank #61
Where Vincent Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #52 | 17 |
| MN | #55 | 93 |
| WI | #58 | 89 |
| NJ | #62 | 146 |
| IA | #63 | 49 |
| IL | #65 | 160 |
| CT | #65 | 54 |
| OH | #66 | 168 |