Rising since 1986, #589 for boys today.
Popularity of Vicente since 1882
Babies named Vicente per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 40 |
| 1890s | 34 |
| 1900s | 74 |
| 1910s | 316 |
| 1920s | 836 |
| 1930s | 725 |
| 1940s | 725 |
| 1950s | 855 |
| 1960s | 1,066 |
| 1970s | 1,838 |
| 1980s | 2,455 |
| 1990s | 3,349 |
| 2000s | 3,925 |
| 2010s | 3,288 |
| 2020s | 2,425 |
Meaning & origin
Vicente has been a consistent presence in U.S. naming records since 1882, though it has never broken into the top 100. As of 2025, it ranks 589th, with a frequency of 1 in 3,430 newborn boys. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 1986, and its peak year is 2025, suggesting growing interest. It is most popular in states with large Hispanic populations, such as Arizona, Idaho, and California. Vicente remains a classic choice within Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities, respected for its saintly heritage and strong, melodic sound.
Vicente derives from the Latin name Vincentius, from 'vincens' or 'victor,' meaning 'conquering.' The name was borne by several saints, including Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a 4th-century Spanish martyr. In the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking worlds, Vicente became a classic male name, associated with Saint Vincent de Paul and widely used across Iberia and Latin America.
Where Vicente is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Vicente” around the world
Where Vicente lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vince, Chente
Sibling names for Vicente
Names that share Vicente's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Valentina, Camila, Lucia, Isabella, Maribel, Alvira, Clemencia, Vicenta, Eduarda
Brothers: Diego, Mateo, Santiago, Joaquin, Emilio, Heriberto, Homero, Ignacio, Albino, Candelario, Catarino, Pascual, Cresencio, Inocencio, Jenaro, Victorino, Baldomero, Gumaro, Regino, Trino, Ponce, Ranulfo, Tereso
Names like Vicente
Names whose popularity has moved with Vicente's over the last 50 years.
