Vincentina
Feminine form of Vincent, derived from Latin meaning "conquering" or "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Vincentina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vincentina today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vincentina births was 1920 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vincentina. 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
- • The typical person named Vincentina is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vincentinas were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vincentina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1920
9 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1947 SSA rank
#6,079
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Vincentina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vincentina from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 42 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Vincentina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vincentina 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 Vincentina 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 Vincentina
The name Vincentina has its origins in the Latin language and is the feminine form of the name Vincentius. The name Vincentius is derived from the Latin word "vincere," which means "to conquer" or "to overcome." This etymological root suggests that the name Vincentina carries connotations of strength, victory, and overcoming challenges.
In the early Christian era, the name Vincentina gained prominence due to its association with Saint Vincentina, a 4th-century martyr from Spain. Her unwavering faith and willingness to face martyrdom for her beliefs earned her reverence and inspired the use of her name among devout Christians.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Vincentina can be found in the writings of the 7th-century Spanish historian and theologian, Isidore of Seville. He chronicled the life and martyrdom of Saint Vincentina, further solidifying her legacy and the significance of her name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vincentina. One such figure was Vincentina Guerrero (1782-1827), a Mexican heroine who played a crucial role in the Mexican War of Independence. She supported her husband, Vicente Guerrero, the second President of Mexico, and her courage and dedication to the cause of freedom solidified her place in Mexican history.
Another remarkable woman with this name was Vincentina Cusmano (1778-1863), an Italian Roman Catholic nun who founded the Congregation of the Servants of the Poor. She dedicated her life to serving the underprivileged and her religious order continues to carry on her charitable mission to this day.
In the literary realm, Vincentina Alvarez (1773-1833) was a Spanish writer and translator who made significant contributions to the dissemination of French literature in Spain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Vincentina de la Cruz (1766-1834), a Venezuelan nun and educator, was instrumental in establishing one of the first schools for girls in Caracas. Her efforts to promote education for women were groundbreaking in a time when such opportunities were scarce.
Finally, Vincentina Henriqueta Josefa Antónia Rafaela Fernandes Vieira (1630-1719), a Portuguese noblewoman, played a vital role in the liberation of Pernambuco from Dutch rule in the 17th century. Her leadership and strategic acumen during the Pernambucana Insurrection earned her recognition as a significant figure in the history of colonial Brazil.
People
Vincentina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vincentina 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
Vincentina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vincentina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vincentina 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Vincentina a common name?
We classify Vincentina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 80 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vincentina most popular?
The single biggest year for Vincentina was 1920, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vincentina is about 85 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 Vincentina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vincentina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vincentina in the SSA data are female. 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 Vincentina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vincentina 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 Vincentina 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 common is the name Vincentina?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Vincentina, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.