Noah Boy
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Vito
BoyItalian, Latin· “life”
- Meaning
- life
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- VEE-toh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,507
- US babies 2025
- 117
- Best rank
- #321 (1925)
- Peak year
- 1925
Meaning and origin of Vito
Vito is an Italian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “life”.
Vito is the Italian form of Vitus, a Latin name usually linked to vita, meaning life. Saint Vitus, an early Christian martyr from Sicily, was widely venerated in medieval Europe, and his name gave rise to the term "Saint Vitus' dance." Vito became common in southern Italy and among Italian American families. Many people know it from Vito Corleone in The Godfather. It is pronounced VEE-toh. The name is short, strong and distinctly Italian, and it sits with other vintage Italian choices like Enzo and Nico. Vitale is a longer Italian relative.
Popularity over time
Vito first appears in US Social Security records in 1898. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 83 different years, starting in 1901. Its best national rank was #321 in 1925, the same year it reached its highest count of 316 babies. In 2025, 117 babies were named Vito, and it ranked #1,507 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #358 in 1920, #640 in 1950, #831 in 1980, #1,710 in 2000, #2,056 in 2010, and #1,507 in 2025. Of the 15,052 US boys named Vito since records began, 19% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 1,596 babies. Since 2010, 1,433 more have been named Vito.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Wilburn, Norris, Lavern, Wilford, and Coy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vito ranked highest in Connecticut, New York, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #567 | 5 |
| New York | #882 | 16 |
| Illinois | #928 | 9 |
| Pennsylvania | #999 | 8 |
| New Jersey | #1015 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Vito is usually pronounced VEE-toh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with V and ends in “-to”.
Middle names for Vito
A few middle names that flow with Vito: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vito
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vito mean?
Vito is an Italian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “life”.
What is the origin of the name Vito?
Vito has Italian and Latin roots. Vito is the Italian form of Vitus, a Latin name usually linked to vita, meaning life.
Is Vito a popular name?
Not especially. Vito ranked #1,507 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Vito a boy or girl name?
Vito is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Vito?
Vito is usually pronounced VEE-toh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings