A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Vito since 1898
Babies named Vito per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 116 |
| 1910s | 1,596 |
| 1920s | 2,817 |
| 1930s | 1,534 |
| 1940s | 1,200 |
| 1950s | 1,385 |
| 1960s | 1,399 |
| 1970s | 1,154 |
| 1980s | 958 |
| 1990s | 721 |
| 2000s | 734 |
| 2010s | 837 |
| 2020s | 596 |
Meaning & origin
Vito has a storied presence in American naming history, first recorded on U.S. birth certificates in 1898. It reached its peak popularity in 1925, reflecting the wave of Italian immigration that brought the name to prominence. After a period of decline, Vito has been rising in use since 1995, signaling a revival that began in earnest during the 1920s revival era. The name is most concentrated in states with historic Italian-American communities, particularly Connecticut, New York, and Illinois. With a current rank of 1,499 and a 1-in-14,599 occurrence rate, Vito remains a distinctive choice that honors Italian heritage while sounding modern and approachable.
Vito is the Italian form of the Latin name Vitus, which derives from 'vita' meaning 'life'. Saint Vitus was a early Christian martyr from Sicily, venerated as a saint in both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. The name was common among Italian immigrants in the United States in the early 20th century, contributing to its peak popularity in the 1920s.
Where Vito is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Vito” around the world
Where Vito 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: V, Vee, Vito Jr.
Sibling names for Vito
Names that share Vito's style, for a brother or sister.
