Name meaning & stats
Vince
Vince (Ancient Greek origin). 12,151 US babies since 1940, peak 1963. Notable Vinces are 2.4× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Ancient GreekSpelling of Phineas
In US birth records
Peak year: 1963
12,151 US babies were named Vince between 1940 and 2025.
Where Vinces end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 2.4× | High · 40 people |
| Actor | 1.4× | Medium · 19 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | Medium · 14 people |
| Basketball player | 1.2× | Medium · 14 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, Vinces show up 2.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Vince has a surprise career: 1.3×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 68% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1963)