Is Vince a boy's or girl's name?

Vince is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Vince most popular?

Vince reached its peak popularity in 1963 with 595 births that year. It is currently ranked #1452 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Vince?

Vince is currently ranked #1452 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 12,567 babies since 1882.

Vince

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsLatinRising fast Also a pet name

#1452▼ 57in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Short form of the male given name Vincent.

Vince is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, a short form of Vincent, from the Latin Vincentius meaning 'conquering' or 'prevailing,' from vincere, to conquer. Vince has been a standalone name since at least the early 20th century, carried by actors, athletes, and coaches.

Vince has a relaxed, confident American energy — it's the name of the guy who doesn't need to be the loudest in the room but always gets the last word. From Vince Lombardi to Vince Vaughn, the name carries easy authority and a certain unflappable cool.

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Popularity Over Time

Vince has 117+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1882.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Vince
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	617	#1462	▼
2010s	1,481	#1237	▲
2000s	1,304	#1241	▲
1990s	1,041	#1152	▲
1980s	907	#979	▼
1970s	1,090	#859	▼
1960s	3,668	#427	▲
1950s	1,394	#713	▲
1940s	506	#959	▲
1930s	235	#1520	▲
1920s	168	#2140	▲
1910s	131	#1763	▲
1900s	14	#1110	▲
1880s	11	#1023	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(117 years, 1882–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Vince
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	125	#1452	-8 (-6.0%)
2023	133	#1395	-5 (-3.6%)
2022	138	#1364	+27 (24.3%)
2021	111	#1575	+1 (0.9%)
2020	110	#1524	-5 (-4.3%)
2019	115	#1489	-37 (-24.3%)
2018	152	#1226	+13 (9.4%)
2017	139	#1304	-12 (-7.9%)
2016	151	#1240	+9 (6.3%)
2015	142	#1270	-10 (-6.6%)
2014	152	#1212	-8 (-5.0%)
2013	160	#1138	+9 (6.0%)
2012	151	#1194	-10 (-6.2%)
2011	161	#1131	+3 (1.9%)
2010	158	#1167	+21 (15.3%)
2009	137	#1289	-20 (-12.7%)
2008	157	#1160	-40 (-20.3%)
2007	197	#993	+22 (12.6%)
2006	175	#1042	+56 (47.1%)
2005	119	#1295	+11 (10.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Vince as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Vince has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1995.

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Current rank

Total births

1995

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Vince be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Vince is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1452. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1882–2024) · Methodology