Vito
Vito is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Life, lively, or full of life.
Origin and history
Vito is a masculine name of Italian and Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'vita', meaning 'life'. It gained significant cultural recognition in the U.S. through Italian-American heritage and popular culture, notably the character Vito Corleone in The Godfather. The name maintains steady, classic usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
15,052 babies in the United States have been named Vito since 1880. It ranks #966 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1350.
States where it is most popular
- NY (48.3 %)
- NJ (12.5 %)
- IL (11.9 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 116 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,596 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,817 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,534 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,200 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,385 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,399 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,154 |
| 1980-1990 | 958 |
| 1990-2000 | 721 |
| 2000-2010 | 734 |
| 2010-2019 | 837 |
| 2020-2029 | 596 |
Famous people named Vito
- Vito Acconci: Artist, Designer
- Vito Fossella: Politician
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the Latin word 'vita', meaning life.
- Vito Corleone, portrayed by Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro in The Godfather films, made the name iconic globally.