Holding steady.
Popularity of Vicenta since 1901
Babies named Vicenta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vicenta's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 45 |
| 1910s | 139 |
| 1920s | 256 |
| 1930s | 174 |
| 1940s | 125 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Vicenta, the feminine form of Vicente, has deep roots in Latin and Spanish through the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1901, and its highest popularity came in 1907, with a stable trajectory ever since. It has never been common in the United States, with the latest 2025 data showing it is now given at a rate of fewer than 1 in hundreds of thousands of births. Historically favored by families with Spanish heritage, Vicenta carries a strong, classic feel without wide contemporary use.
Vicenta is the feminine form of Vicente, which derives from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering' or 'victorious'. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since the early Christian era, honoring Saint Vincent, a 3rd-century martyr. Vicenta has maintained steady but modest usage in Spain and Latin America.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vicky, Centa, Vicen
Variants: Vicenta, Vicentia
Sibling names for Vicenta
Names that share Vicenta's style, for a brother or sister.
