Vincent
How to say it: VIN-sunt · /ˈvɪnsənt/
From Latin 'Vincentius', derived from 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer'.
Vincent was the 118th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,267 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are down about 12% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #126 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 | #118 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,267 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,014 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | −12% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #126 |
| In France, 2025 | #719 among boys’ names, 45 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long in use, Vincent remains familiar even past its high. Its peak came in the 1910s and it sits close to that level now, with a slight dip likely ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp breath runs through the sound, strong and carrying a saint's name heritage. Vince is the natural short form, and Victor shares the same bold style.
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Nicknames
- Vince
- Vinnie
- Vin
Honouring a Vincent in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Vincent is about 1 in 43.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #719 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #93. Ireland: #306.
Famous people named Vincent
- Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890)Dutch painter
- Vincent Kompany (born 1986)Belgian association football player and manager
- Vincent Cassel (born 1966)French actor
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