Vito

Vito - A very unique male name

Vito appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #404. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Vito and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Vito? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Vito. The baby boy name Vito was given to 77 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1432 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 19,043 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Vito peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 292.

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Vito is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Vito is currently topping the baby name charts in Connecticut at position #567 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,455.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Vito is where you live.

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Vito origin and meaning

Italian

From Latin vita, 'life' — borne by Saint Vitus, the Sicilian martyr, whose name is the Latinised form behind the Italian Vito

Vito is the Italian name of Saint Vitus, a 4th-century Sicilian martyr, and its root is the Latin word for life. It peaked in the US in 1925 with Italian immigration and has inched back up since 2020 — though for many listeners its first association is now a fictional one.

Attested etymology

Vito is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Vito, pop culture references for the name Vito and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Vito

We've found the following names that sound similar to Vito, sorted by popularity.

Ved / Viet / Vedh / Vada / Vidit / Void /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Vito

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Vito a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Vito?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

VEE-toh · /ˈvitoʊ/

Around the world

• Vito (Italian) — Used as-is — the original form
• Vito (Spanish) — Used as-is

Spellings and nicknames

• Vitus — The Latin saint's name behind it
• Vittorio — A different Italian name (from 'victory') often confused with it

Famous bearers

• Vito Corleone — The Godfather of Mario Puzo's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's films, played by Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro (Fictional, 1972) Fictional

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Short, vivid and literally full of life — an Italian classic compact enough for any surname.

Worth knowing

• Don Corleone owns this name in popular culture; expect Godfather references for life.