Vince Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vince originates from the Latin Vincentius, meaning 'to conquer'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Vincent and has become a popular name in the 20th century as a diminutive. The name reflects traits of strength and success, and it does not have specific biblical relevance.
The name Vince is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vince has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Vince' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1874th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1269th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 529th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 652nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1008th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1233rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1360th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Vince' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vince"
Pronunciation
/vɪns/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Vince is derived from the Latin name Vincentius, which means 'to conquer' or 'to win'.
Meaning
to conquer, to win
Language Evolution
Vincentius, Vincent, Vince
Historical Usage
Vince gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century as a short form of Vincent.
Variants & Derivatives
Vincent, Vinnie, Vincenzo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Vince is perceived as a modern and friendly name, often associated with strength and success.
Famous People
Vince Lombardi, Vince Vaughn, Vince Neil
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vince"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vince"
"Vince" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1874th of 7545 | 279 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1269th of 6773 | 535 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 529th of 7552 | 3,926 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 652nd of 10718 | 2,554 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1008th of 16616 | 1,602 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1233rd of 24088 | 2,032 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1360th of 23106 | 1,628 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Vince" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
84.53% 2000th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
56.86% 879th/1546 |
50.84% 791st/1556 |
- |
45.83% 709th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
19.89% 443rd/2227 |
23.09% 561st/2430 |
22.12% 631st/2853 |
13.98% 388th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.68% 578th/2937 |
24.61% 857th/3483 |
19.02% 669th/3518 |
14.12% 571st/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.58% 1053rd/3685 |
33.63% 1505th/4475 |
22.78% 1183rd/5194 |
13.76% 869th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.62% 1403rd/4582 |
26.74% 1381st/5164 |
19.84% 1451st/7313 |
12.29% 917th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.56% 1337th/3984 |
29.02% 1302nd/4487 |
24.41% 1665th/6822 |
16.75% 1051st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Vince" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vince"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vince" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.