Holding steady.
Popularity of Visente since 1918
Babies named Visente per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Visente's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Visente is a Spanish variant of Vicente, itself derived from the Latin Vincentius meaning 'conqueror'. This form, with an 's' instead of 'c', is an uncommon spelling in the United States. According to Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1918 and reached its peak usage in 1934, though even then it was given to only a handful of boys. In the most recent decade, it has remained stable at virtually zero usage, with fewer than five births per year and no rank. The name saw a modest spike during the 1930s but has never achieved widespread popularity. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Spanish roots and a strong meaning.
Visente is a Spanish variant of Vicente, itself from Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere 'to conquer'. The name was borne by a 3rd-century Spanish martyr and has been used across the Spanish-speaking world. Its popularity in the United States has been relatively rare, with a modest peak in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Visente
Names that share Visente's style, for a brother or sister.
