Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Vitaly since 1991
Babies named Vitaly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Vitaly entered U.S. records in 1991 and has maintained a stable presence since, peaking in 2013. As of 2025, it remains a rare choice, given to about 1 in 341,615 male newborns. While its top states are not recorded, the name is most common in Russian-speaking diasporas. Vitaly's enduring appeal lies in its classical Latin root 'vita' (life), shared with names like Victor and Vincent, and its strong, straightforward sound that crosses cultural boundaries.
Vitaly is the English form of the Latin name Vitalis, derived from 'vita' meaning 'life'. It was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Vitalis of Milan, and has been used across Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, where it gained popularity as a given name.
“Vitaly” around the world
Where Vitaly 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, Vitya
Variants: Vitalis, Vitali, Witali
Sibling names for Vitaly
Names that share Vitaly's style, for a brother or sister.
