Name meaning & stats
Vincent
Vincent means “conquering” (Latin origin). 297,003 US babies since 1940, peak 1962. Notable Vincents are 1.8× over-represented as actors.
What it means
“conquering”
LatinWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1962
297,003 US babies were named Vincent between 1940 and 2025.
Where Vincents end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.8× | High · 59 people |
| Politician | 1.3× | High · 54 people |
| Musician | 1.3× | High · 30 people |
| Basketball player | 1.0× | High · 30 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Vincents show up 1.8× 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…
Vincent has a surprise career: 1.5×
Spelling family
Vincent is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1962)