Johnvincent
Johnvincent is a masculine given name of English origin, combining "John" meaning "God is gracious" and "Vincent" meaning "conquering."
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Johnvincent. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Johnvincent today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Johnvincent births was 1987 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Johnvincent. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Johnvincent. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1987
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,720
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Johnvincent: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Johnvincent from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Johnvincent 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 Johnvincent during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Johnvincent
The name Johnvincent is a unique combination of two common English names, John and Vincent. The name John has its roots in the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Graced by God" or "Yahweh is gracious." This name gained popularity during the biblical times and was widely used among early Christians, particularly in the New Testament, where it referred to John the Baptist and John the Apostle.
On the other hand, the name Vincent derives from the Latin name Vincentius, which means "conquering" or "victorious." It was a popular name among early Christians, as it was associated with St. Vincent of Saragossa, a Spanish martyr from the 4th century who was celebrated for his unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.
The combination of these two names, Johnvincent, is relatively uncommon and has no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it is possible that the name emerged as a creative fusion of the two traditional names, John and Vincent, in more recent times.
While the name Johnvincent may not have a long and storied history, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Johnvincent Haanen (1820-1897), a Dutch painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and cityscapes.
Another notable figure was Johnvincent Cini (1899-1977), an Italian opera singer and tenor who performed in major opera houses around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
In the realm of literature, Johnvincent Wehrle (1907-1962) was an American author and educator who wrote several books on education and child development.
Johnvincent Pattiasina (1945-2004) was an Indonesian actor and director who made significant contributions to the Indonesian film industry, particularly in the genre of action and martial arts films.
More recently, Johnvincent Quarterman (born 1976) is an American actor and filmmaker, best known for his role in the television series "The Vampire Diaries."
While the name Johnvincent may not have a rich historical legacy, it is a unique combination of two beloved names that have stood the test of time, each with its own cultural and religious significance. The individuals mentioned above have added their own contributions to various fields, ensuring that the name Johnvincent leaves a lasting mark in its own way.
People
Johnvincent + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Johnvincent as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Johnvincent: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Johnvincent?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Johnvincent 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Johnvincent a common name?
We classify Johnvincent as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Johnvincent most popular?
The single biggest year for Johnvincent was 1987, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Johnvincent is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Johnvincent in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Johnvincent a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Johnvincent 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 Johnvincent still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Johnvincent 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 Johnvincent 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Johnvincent?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.