Vicente is a distinctive choice, ranked #1595 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Vicente in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1595
US Rank #639
About the Name Vicente
Vicente is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 47 places over five years. Its high point was #1461 in 2023, and it now sits at #1595. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Vicente is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #639, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Vicente
Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Vicente per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Vicente in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Vicente has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 47 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1461 in 2023. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Vicente is more popular in the US (#639) than in the UK (#1595). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Vicente include: Vicente Carrillo Leyva — Vicente Carrillo Leyva is a Mexican "narco-junior" and a leader in the Juárez Cartel.; Vicente Moreno — Vicente Moreno Peris is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, currently manager of Qatar Stars League club Al-Rayyan.; Vicente Wanchope — Vicente Wanchope Kelly is a Costa Rican former footballer, who played most of his career at striker with Herediano..
Vicente ranks #639 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
16
UK babies named Vicente (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 47 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Vicente
Likely around 1 other Vicente in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Vicente
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Vicente Carrillo Leyva is a Mexican "narco-junior" and a leader in the Juárez Cartel. The son of the drug lord Amado Carrillo Fuentes, head and founder of the Juárez drug cartel who rose to power and riches from humble origins, Carrillo Leyva was told by his father not to enter the drug trafficking business.
Vicente Palacios may refer to: Vicente Palacios (baseball), Mexican baseball professional Vicente Palacios (footballer), Spanish footballer Vicente Palacios Wilson (fl.
Vicente Moreno Peris is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, currently manager of Qatar Stars League club Al-Rayyan. He spent most of his career with Xerez, appearing in 412 official matches and remaining with the club for 11 years.
Vicente Ramón Guerrero Saldaña was a Mexican military officer from 1810 to 1821 and a statesman who became the nation's second president in 1829. He was one of the leading generals who fought against Spain during the Mexican War of Independence.
Vicente Sodré was a 16th-century Anglo Portuguese knight of Order of Christ and the captain of the first Portuguese naval patrol in the Indian Ocean. He was an uncle of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.
Mariana Paola Vicente Morales is a Puerto Rican actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2010 and placed in the Top 10 at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada.