Vito Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationVEE-toh / ˈviːtoʊItalian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: life; Latin: conqueror
Historical & Cultural Background
Vito is derived from the Latin name 'Vitus', which means 'life'. It is commonly used in Italian-speaking regions and has been popularized by various saints, particularly Saint Vitus, a Christian martyr. The name has historical significance in Italy and is often associated with vitality and strength.
Trend Summary
Vito has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in Italian-American communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Vito
- Vitus
International Variants
- Vítor (Portuguese)
- Vito (Spanish)
- Vittorio (Italian)
Famous people named Vito
Vito Corleone is a fictional character from Mario Puzo's novel 'The Godfather', known as the powerful head of a Mafia family.
Vito Acconci was an influential American performance artist and architect, recognized for his provocative works in the 1960s and 1970s.
Vito Rizzuto was a prominent Canadian mobster who led the Sicilian Mafia in Montreal.
Vito Fossella is a former American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Fictional characters named Vito
Vito Scaletta is the main character in the video game 'Mafia II', navigating the criminal underworld in the 1940s and 1950s.
Vito is a character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents', known for his role as a fairy godparent.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vito was first seen in the United States in 1898. Vito has ranked as high as #599 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and California. In the past 5 years the name Vito has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vito (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 25 | |
CA | 10 | |
FL | 10 | |
IL | 10 | |
PA | 6 | |
TX | 6 | |
MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1898 | 5 |
1900 | 6 |
1901 | 7 |
1902 | 16 |
1904 | 11 |
1905 | 10 |
1906 | 11 |
1907 | 13 |
1908 | 14 |
1909 | 28 |
1910 | 21 |
1911 | 58 |
1912 | 94 |
1913 | 122 |
1914 | 151 |
1915 | 198 |
1916 | 222 |
1917 | 246 |
1918 | 273 |
1919 | 211 |
1920 | 277 |
1921 | 304 |
1922 | 299 |
1923 | 271 |
1924 | 287 |
1925 | 316 |
1926 | 304 |
1927 | 275 |
1928 | 234 |
1929 | 250 |
1930 | 202 |
1931 | 213 |
1932 | 166 |
1933 | 146 |
1934 | 140 |
1935 | 143 |
1936 | 142 |
1937 | 134 |
1938 | 111 |
1939 | 136 |
1940 | 110 |
1941 | 136 |
1942 | 131 |
1943 | 120 |
1944 | 94 |
1945 | 93 |
1946 | 104 |
1947 | 140 |
1948 | 148 |
1949 | 124 |
1950 | 118 |
1951 | 126 |
1952 | 136 |
1953 | 157 |
1954 | 143 |
1955 | 145 |
1956 | 140 |
1957 | 140 |
1958 | 149 |
1959 | 133 |
1960 | 159 |
1961 | 149 |
1962 | 159 |
1963 | 153 |
1964 | 162 |
1965 | 122 |
1966 | 125 |
1967 | 117 |
1968 | 119 |
1969 | 134 |
1970 | 123 |
1971 | 137 |
1972 | 123 |
1973 | 120 |
1974 | 106 |
1975 | 119 |
1976 | 110 |
1977 | 91 |
1978 | 104 |
1979 | 121 |
1980 | 113 |
1981 | 116 |
1982 | 104 |
1983 | 96 |
1984 | 78 |
1985 | 91 |
1986 | 86 |
1987 | 84 |
1988 | 93 |
1989 | 96 |
1990 | 59 |
1991 | 90 |
1992 | 87 |
1993 | 87 |
1994 | 61 |
1995 | 69 |
1996 | 60 |
1997 | 79 |
1998 | 66 |
1999 | 63 |
2000 | 67 |
2001 | 73 |
2002 | 78 |
2003 | 75 |
2004 | 86 |
2005 | 71 |
2006 | 68 |
2007 | 73 |
2008 | 82 |
2009 | 61 |
2010 | 67 |
2011 | 75 |
2012 | 76 |
2013 | 80 |
2014 | 65 |
2015 | 95 |
2016 | 98 |
2017 | 97 |
2018 | 89 |
2019 | 95 |
2020 | 92 |
2021 | 90 |
2022 | 87 |
2023 | 106 |
2024 | 104 |