Vicente Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Vicente is a Spanish name derived from the Latin 'Vincentius,' meaning 'conquering.' It evolved from Latin through Old French and has a strong historical association with saints. The name conveys traits of strength and victory, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in medieval Spain and remains well-regarded in contemporary culture.

The name Vicente is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vicente has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Vicente' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 854th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 729th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 784th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 640th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 584th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 613th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 722nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Vicente' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vicente"

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Pronunciation

/viˈsente/

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Origin

Spanish

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Etymology

The name Vicente is derived from the Latin name 'Vincentius,' which means 'conquering' or 'to conquer.' It is related to the Latin verb 'vincere,' meaning 'to win' or 'to conquer.'

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Meaning

Conquering

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Language Evolution

Vincentius (Latin), Vincens (Old French), Vicens (Catalan), Vicente (Spanish)

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Historical Usage

The name Vicente gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in the medieval period, often associated with saints like Saint Vincent of Saragossa, who was martyred in the 4th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Vincent, Vincenzo, Vince, Vinnie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Vicente is viewed as a traditional yet vibrant name in Spanish-speaking cultures, often associated with strength and victory.

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Famous People

Vicente Fox, Vicente Fernández, Vicente del Bosque

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vicente"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Vicente"

"Vicente" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 854th of 7545 1,006
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 729th of 6773 1,341
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 784th of 7552 1,675
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 640th of 10718 2,644
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 584th of 16616 4,511
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 613th of 24088 5,976
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 722nd of 23106 4,218

Regional Popularity of "Vicente" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 23.80%
563rd/2366
28.20%
322nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 22.10%
520th/2353
21.98%
340th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
52.76%
1175th/2227
35.68%
867th/2430
20.50%
585th/2853
20.72%
575th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
29.93%
879th/2937
21.02%
732nd/3483
17.06%
600th/3518
10.01%
405th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
23.31%
859th/3685
23.66%
1059th/4475
11.78%
612th/5194
5.60%
354th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
21.78%
998th/4582
25.33%
1308th/5164
9.04%
661st/7313
5.25%
392nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
28.16%
1122nd/3984
34.95%
1568th/4487
11.46%
782nd/6822
7.25%
455th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Vicente" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Vicente"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Vicente" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.