Rising since 1986, #674 for boys today.
Popularity of Vincenzo since 1900
Babies named Vincenzo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 55 |
| 1910s | 333 |
| 1920s | 236 |
| 1930s | 67 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 71 |
| 1960s | 354 |
| 1970s | 712 |
| 1980s | 740 |
| 1990s | 1,169 |
| 2000s | 1,848 |
| 2010s | 2,859 |
| 2020s | 2,198 |
Meaning & origin
Vincenzo, the Italian form of Vincent, has a long history rooted in Latin 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer', popularized by early Christian saints. In the United States, it has been recorded since at least 1900, but its modern trajectory is notable: after declining mid-century, it has been rising again since 1986, reaching its peak rank of 674 in 2025. Currently, about 1 in 4,238 newborns receives the name, with concentrations in states like Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey. The name's revival reflects a broader trend toward Italian heritage names, and it remains a strong choice for families seeking a distinctive yet classic name with cultural depth.
Vincenzo is the Italian form of the Latin name Vincentius, derived from 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, most notably Saint Vincent of Saragossa (3rd century), and has been common in Italy and among Italian emigrant communities for centuries. Its popularity in Italy remains steady, and in the United States it has seen a resurgence since the mid-1980s.
Where Vincenzo 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.
“Vincenzo” around the world
Where Vincenzo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Enzo, Vinny, Vince, Vincen
Sibling names for Vincenzo
Names that share Vincenzo's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Giovanna, Francesca, Isabella, Sofia, Lucia, Carmella, Concetta, Vianca, Carmie, Congetta, Contina, Epifania, Fransisca, Laurina, Marella, Venecia, Beretta, Palmina, Sicilia, Venicia, Vincenzina
Brothers: Marco, Antonio, Giuseppe, Lorenzo, Matteo, Carmine, Gaetano, Mariano, Pasquale, Salvadore, Salvatore, Antonino, Gennaro, Isidoro, Nunzio, Biagio, Decarlo, Pasqual, Sebastiano, Calogero, Capone, Casanova, Onofrio, Serafino, Dantonio, Liberato
