Vicent
Derived from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning "conquering" or "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 611 living Americans carry the first name Vicent. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vicent today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vicent births was 1988 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vicent. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
611
~ 1 in 560,973 Americans
Peak year
1988
26 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,076
Tracked since 1927
Census
Vicent in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 927 people with the first name Vicent, which placed it at #13,131 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,131
National first-name rank
People counted
927
927 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
40.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vicent
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Vicent is Hispanic at 40.8%. The next largest groups are White (27.6%) and Black (18.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Vicent described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Vicent at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino40.8% · 378
- White27.6% · 256
- Black or African American18.2% · 169
- Asian and Pacific Islander10.0% · 93
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 17
- Two or more races1.5% · 14
Popularity
Vicent: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vicent from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 184 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vicent by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vicent during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vicents live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Vicent, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 49 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vicent
The name Vicent has its origins in the Latin language and dates back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "vincere," which means "to conquer" or "to overcome." The name was initially used as a surname, but over time, it evolved into a given name as well.
During the Roman era, the name Vicent was associated with strength, valor, and victory. It was often bestowed upon soldiers or leaders who had achieved significant military triumphs. The earliest recorded instance of the name Vicent can be found in Roman inscriptions and historical records from the 1st century AD.
As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, the name Vicent gained additional meaning and significance. It became associated with the martyrdom of Saint Vincent of Saragossa, who was tortured and executed for his Christian faith in the year 304 AD. Saint Vincent's unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution made him a revered figure, and his name became a popular choice among early Christians.
One of the earliest and most notable historical figures to bear the name Vicent was Vincent of Lérins, a Gallic monk and theologian who lived in the 5th century AD. He is best known for his work "Commonitoria," which established guidelines for interpreting Christian doctrine and tradition.
In the Middle Ages, the name Vicent gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Catholic traditions. Vincente Ferrer (1350-1419), a Valencian Dominican friar and renowned preacher, was a prominent figure during this time. He played a significant role in converting many Jews and Muslims to Christianity in Spain and is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church.
During the Renaissance period, Vincenzo Galilei (1520-1591), an Italian lutenist, composer, and father of the famous astronomer Galileo Galilei, was a notable figure who contributed to the development of music theory and practice.
Another historical figure who bore the name Vicent was Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), the renowned Dutch Post-Impressionist painter. His works, characterized by their bold colors and expressive brushstrokes, have had a profound impact on the art world and continue to captivate audiences to this day.
Throughout history, the name Vicent has been associated with individuals who have demonstrated resilience, determination, and a spirit of overcoming adversity. From early Christian martyrs to influential artists and intellectuals, the name has carried a legacy of strength and perseverance across cultures and generations.
People
Vicent + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vicent as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vicent: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vicent?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 611 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vicent going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 560,973 US residents.
Is Vicent a common name?
We classify Vicent as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 660 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vicent most popular?
The single biggest year for Vicent was 1988, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vicent is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Vicent in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 927 people with the name Vicent, or 0.31 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,131 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Vicent in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Vicent?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Vicent appears almost entirely male. Of the 932 people counted with this name, 99.2% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Vicent?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Vicent is Hispanic at 40.8%. The next largest groups are White (27.6%) and Black (18.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Vicent most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Vicent in the 2020 Census, accounting for 40.8% (378 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vicent in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vicent a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vicent in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Vicent still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vicent in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vicent can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Vicent?
Find out how many Americans are named Vicent on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.