The nameVince

Vince is a short form of Vincent, meaning "conquering".

Meaning

Vince comes from the Latin vincere, "to conquer".

Origin

Latin.

History

In the United States Vince reached 322nd in 1962.

Did you know?

Famous people named Vince

Popularity of the name Vince

Vince in the United States

1442ndmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
1963peak year (595 births)
12,572babies named Vince in the United States since 1880
0298595 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Vince was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 3,668 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Vince. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1963. Half of all babies named Vince in the United States were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 123 births a year.

Vince in France

3157thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (40 births)
585babies named Vince in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Vince was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 280 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Vince. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Vince in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

Vince in Belgium

154thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2013peak year (311 births)
4,015babies named Vince in Belgium since 1995
0156311 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Vince

Names from the same generation as Vince, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

How many people are named Vince? See the counter → · What would your name be in 1950? · Name origin quiz

Compare Vince with another name

Meaning, origin and popularity of Vince side by side with the name of your choice.

Vince in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vince mean?

Vince comes from the Latin vincere, "to conquer".

What is the origin of the name Vince?

Latin.

Is Vince a girl's or a boy's name?

Vince is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Vince?

In 2024, Vince was the 1442nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 125 births.

What are the variants of the name Vince?

Variants and related names of Vince include Vincent.

What are good sibling names for Vince?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lucinda, Sabine, Nathalia and Lilia for a sister, Adrien, Olivier, Lucius and Julien for a brother.

Who are famous people named Vince?

Vince Lombardi, American football coach; Vince Vaughn, actor; Vince Cable, politician.