UK girl's name
Vincenza
A feminine Italian name derived from the Latin word "vincens," meaning "victorious.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vincenza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vincenza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Vincenza. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vincenza ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 girls were registered as Vincenza.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vincenza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Vincenza mean?
Vincenza is a feminine given name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "vincere," meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was often bestowed upon those born into families with a strong military background or a history of conquest.
The earliest known historical reference to the name Vincenza can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who documented the life of a woman named Vincenza Vecchia in the 1st century BC. She was a prominent figure in the Roman Republic and played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Vincenza gained popularity among Italian nobility, particularly in regions such as Tuscany and Lombardy. One notable figure from this period was Vincenza Borghese, a 13th-century noblewoman from Siena, who was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the arts.
In the Renaissance era, the name Vincenza was closely associated with the Italian city of Venice, which was a center of trade, culture, and art. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Vincenza Scamozzi, a renowned architect born in 1552, who designed several iconic buildings in Venice, including the Procuratie Nuove in St. Mark's Square.
Moving into the 17th century, Vincenza Armani, born in 1620, was a celebrated Italian singer and composer who performed at the court of the Medici family in Florence. Her musical compositions were highly regarded and influenced the development of early Baroque music.
Another notable figure with the name Vincenza was Vincenza Migliore, an Italian painter who lived during the 18th century. Born in Naples in 1738, she was one of the few female artists of her time to achieve significant recognition and critical acclaim for her vibrant portraits and religious paintings.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Vincenza, a name that has been carried through generations and continues to hold a significant place in Italian culture and tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vincenza over time
The chart below shows babies named Vincenza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vincenza, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vincenza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vincenza was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5771 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3469 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Vincenza
- Victoria 19,582
- Violet 14,594
- Vanessa 3,696
- Verity 3,437
- Valentina 2,969
- Vienna 2,077
- Vivienne 1,692
- Veronica 1,425
- Valerie 733
- Viktoria 696
- Vera 667
- Vivian 619
FAQ
Vincenza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vincenza in the UK right now?
In 2018, Vincenza was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vincenza most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Vincenza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vincenza?
A feminine Italian name derived from the Latin word "vincens," meaning "victorious.".
How many people are called Vincenza in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Vincenza across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.