Vicente
Meaningconquering · Spanish form of Vincent
- US rank
- #589
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #522 in 1994
498 babies were named Vicente in the US in 2025. It has climbed 175 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Vicente you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Vicente
Vicente del Bosque
Spanish footballer and manager (born 1950)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,429 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Vicente, 498 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vicente would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVicente first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1994, when it reached #522.
- TrendVicente has climbed 175 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #589. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedVicente is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #260, followed by California (#262) and Idaho (#302). It's in the top 1,000 in 20 states.
- MeaningVicente is a Spanish form of Vincent, which means “conquering”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Vicente
Vicente is a boy name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “conquering”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-nte”. US birth records list Vicente for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 136 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #522 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #589, with 498 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 | 22,051 boys |
| 1890s | 30 | 33,344 boys |
| 1900s | 54 | 18,536 boys |
| 1910s | 53 | 18,695 boys |
| 1920s | 76 | 13,200 boys |
| 1930s | 69 | 14,575 boys |
| 1940s | 49 | 20,296 boys |
| 1950s | 42 | 23,646 boys |
| 1960s | 56 | 17,854 boys |
| 1970s | 112 | 8,913 boys |
| 1980s | 133 | 7,521 boys |
| 1990s | 172 | 5,804 boys |
| 2000s | 197 | 5,086 boys |
| 2010s | 175 | 5,715 boys |
| 2020s | 234 | 4,269 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Vicente
What does the name Vicente mean?
Vicente means “conquering” in Spanish, as a form of Vincent.
What is the origin of the name Vicente?
Vicente has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Vicente a boy or girl name?
Vicente is a boy name.
How popular is the name Vicente?
Vicente ranked #589 for US boys in 2025, given to 498 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#522).