Holding steady.
Popularity of Vencil since 1915
Babies named Vencil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 37 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vencil is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, with its peak year of use in 1916, when it was given to fewer than 5 babies per million births. Since then, it has remained extremely uncommon, with no statistically significant number of births in recent decades, consistent with a stable trajectory. The name is likely of Czech or Slovak origin, possibly a variant of Václav or Vincent, and reflects the immigrant naming patterns of the early 20th century. No top states are recorded, indicating niche geographic distribution. Vencil's obscurity makes it a distinctive choice, though its unfamiliarity may lead to pronunciation challenges outside Central European contexts.
Vencil is a shortened form or variant of the name Václav (Czech) or Vencel (Hungarian), which are cognates of the Slavic name Veaceslav, meaning "greater glory" or "more glory". Alternatively, it may be derived from Vincent, from Latin vincere "to conquer". The name has been used in Central Europe, particularly in Czech and Slovak communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ven, Cil
Variants: Vencel, Václav, Wenceslaus
Sibling names for Vencil
Names that share Vencil's style, for a brother or sister.
