Vince
How to say it: VINS · /ˈvɪns/
Short form of Vincent, from Latin 'Vincentius' meaning 'conquering', derived from 'vincere' (to conquer).
Vince was the 1,186th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 137 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,171 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,186 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 137 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,199 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −3% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,171 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Vince crested in the 1960s and has thinned since. Well below that high now, a small rebound is expected.
What goes with it
A single clipped syllable with breath and strength and the quiet weight of a saint's name. Vito feels close in style.
Honouring a Vince in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Vince is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Vince
- Vince Vaughn (born 1970)American actor
- Vince Gilligan (born 1967)American writer, producer, and director
- Vince Carter (born 1977)American basketball player
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