Holding steady.
Popularity of Vencent since 1920
Babies named Vencent per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 95 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vencent is an extremely rare variant of the classic name Vincent. First recorded in 1920, it saw its peak usage in 1965, though never reaching high popularity. According to Social Security data, the name has remained stable in obscurity, with fewer than five occurrences per year in most decades. It has never appeared in any state's top baby names. Parents choosing Vencent today are opting for a distinctive spelling of a well-known name, likely drawn to its connection to Vincent's historical and saintly heritage.
Vencent is an uncommon spelling variant of Vincent, which derives from the Latin name Vincentius, from 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer'. Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a 4th-century martyr, popularized the name across Christian Europe. Vencent appears sporadically in U.S. records, likely as a respelling or typographical variant of Vincent, without a distinct cultural history.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vince, Vinny, Vin
Variants: Vincent
Sibling names for Vencent
Names that share Vencent's style, for a brother or sister.
