Holding steady.
Popularity of Vitali since 2004
Babies named Vitali per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Vitali is an uncommon masculine given name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 2004. Its usage peaked in 2010, but overall it has remained a rare choice, never breaking into the top 1000. The name is derived from the Latin 'vitalis' meaning 'vital, full of life,' and is associated with early Christian saints. In Italy and Eastern Europe, it is more established, with variants like Vitaly common in Russia and Ukraine. Despite its low U.S. frequency, Vitali holds cultural significance in Italian and Slavic communities, often chosen to honor family heritage. The lack of a consistent one-in-N figure reflects its rarity, and top states are not recorded due to insufficient data.
Vitali is a given name derived from the Latin name Vitalis, itself from 'vita' meaning 'life.' It was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Vitalis of Milan. The name spread across Europe, particularly in Italy, Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, where it is often used as a masculine given name. In Eastern Europe, it is frequently transliterated as Vitaly.
“Vitali” around the world
Where Vitali lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vita, Vitalik, Talik
Sibling names for Vitali
Names that share Vitali's style, for a brother or sister.
