Vincent Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Vincent has its origins in Latin, meaning 'to conquer'. It evolved through various forms, including Vincentius in Latin and Vincent in Old French. The name is associated with traits of victory and artistic talent, with a strong historical connection to Saint Vincent, which helped its popularity in Christian cultures. There is no direct biblical reference for the name, but it has remained a classic choice throughout history.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vincent"
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪn.sənt/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Vincent comes from the Latin name 'Vincentius', which is derived from the verb 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer' or 'to win'.
Meaning
to conquer
Language Evolution
Vincentius (Latin), Vincent (Old French), Vincent (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Vincent gained popularity in the Christian context due to Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a martyr in the early church, and has been widely used in various cultures since the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Vince, Vinny, Vincenzo (Italian), Vincentius (Latin)
Modern Popularity & Image
Vincent is perceived as a classic and timeless name, often associated with creativity and artistic talent, largely due to the fame of Vincent van Gogh.
Famous People
Vincent van Gogh - Dutch painter, Vincent Price - American actor, Vincent Cassel - French actor, Saint Vincent of Saragossa - Christian martyr
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 6,188 peak births in 1962
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vincent"
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 "Vincent"
"Vincent" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 73rd of 7545 | 41,531 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 100th of 6773 | 37,145 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 95th of 7552 | 72,953 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 85th of 10718 | 53,140 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 94th of 16616 | 56,720 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 117th of 24088 | 55,691 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 116th of 23106 | 41,132 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2738th of 9107 | 191 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2998th of 9204 | 166 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3285th of 12526 | 248 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2979th of 19264 | 379 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4731st of 27321 | 300 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14279th of 35406 | 85 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16186th of 30306 | 46 |
Regional Popularity of "Vincent" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
6.50% 92nd/1416 |
2.39% 33rd/1379 |
9.59% 227th/2366 |
10.07% 115th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
8.99% 139th/1546 |
2.76% 43rd/1556 |
11.09% 261st/2353 |
10.08% 156th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
5.43% 121st/2227 |
2.06% 50th/2430 |
5.26% 150th/2853 |
4.07% 113th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
3.85% 113th/2937 |
1.58% 55th/3483 |
3.55% 125th/3518 |
2.42% 98th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
2.90% 107th/3685 |
1.41% 63rd/4475 |
2.50% 130th/5194 |
1.54% 97th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.62% 120th/4582 |
1.49% 77th/5164 |
2.26% 165th/7313 |
1.47% 110th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
2.41% 96th/3984 |
1.89% 85th/4487 |
2.57% 175th/6822 |
1.59% 100th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Vincent" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
77.16% 1064th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
86.05% 1339th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
75.31% 1830th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
93.43% 2744th/2937 |
61.67% 2148th/3483 |
- |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
71.37% 3194th/4475 |
- |
55.50% 3506th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vincent"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vincent" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Vincent" in the United States
The name Vincent is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vincent has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Vincent' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 73rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 100th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 95th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 85th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 94th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 117th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 116th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2738th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2998th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3285th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2979th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4731st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14279th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16186th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Vincent' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.