Holding steady.
Popularity of Veto since 1911
Babies named Veto per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Veto's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 82 |
| 1920s | 97 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Veto is a name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1911, the year of its peak usage, and has never been a common choice. Its rarity is underscored by the fact that it has no recorded rank in any year and no top states associated with its use. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it has never experienced a significant surge or decline, remaining consistently obscure. The most recent data from 2025 shows it is still in use, though the number of babies given this name is so low that the one-in-N figure is not available. Possible origins include Italian roots as a short form of Benedict or a variant of Vito, but without stronger historical evidence, its exact derivation remains uncertain. Veto is overwhelmingly given to boys, and its enduring yet minimal presence in the U.S. makes it a truly unconventional choice.
The name Veto is likely a short form or variant of a longer Italian name, such as Benedict or Vito. It may also be an American invention or nickname. Its earliest recorded use in the United States dates to 1911, when it peaked in popularity. The name has never been widely used and has remained extremely rare.
Sibling names for Veto
Names that share Veto's style, for a brother or sister.
