Vito
Every Vito since 1898 — 15,052 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vito
Vito is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,507 in 2025 with 117 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 15,052 American babies have been named Vito. Its peak came in 1925, when 316 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vito stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vito year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | #1,507 |
| 2024 | 104 | #1,639 |
| 2023 | 106 | #1,638 |
| 2022 | 87 | #1,850 |
| 2021 | 90 | #1,782 |
| 2020 | 92 | #1,705 |
| 2019 | 95 | #1,687 |
| 2018 | 89 | #1,743 |
| 2017 | 97 | #1,642 |
| 2016 | 98 | #1,638 |
| 2015 | 95 | #1,667 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,136 |
| 2013 | 80 | #1,809 |
| 2012 | 76 | #1,908 |
| 2011 | 75 | #1,883 |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,056 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,201 |
| 2008 | 82 | #1,811 |
| 2007 | 73 | #1,949 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1,992 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1,836 |
| 2004 | 86 | #1,552 |
| 2003 | 75 | #1,670 |
| 2002 | 78 | #1,588 |
| 2001 | 73 | #1,628 |
| 2000 | 67 | #1,710 |
| 1995 | 69 | #1,447 |
| 1990 | 59 | #1,485 |
| 1985 | 91 | #962 |
| 1980 | 113 | #831 |
| 1975 | 119 | #763 |
| 1970 | 123 | #745 |
| 1965 | 122 | #675 |
| 1960 | 160 | #618 |
| 1955 | 145 | #619 |
| 1950 | 118 | #640 |
| 1945 | 93 | #628 |
| 1940 | 110 | #567 |
| 1935 | 143 | #476 |
| 1930 | 202 | #414 |
| 1925 | 316 | #321 |
| 1920 | 277 | #358 |
| 1915 | 198 | #379 |
| 1910 | 21 | #652 |
| 1905 | 10 | #834 |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,295 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Vito
- Vito Volterra Mathematician · 1860–1940
- Vito Genovese Mafioso · 1897–1969
- Vito Acconci Artist · 1940–2017
- Vito Mannone Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vito in 2025?
Vito ranked #1,507 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 117 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vito?
15,052 babies have been named Vito in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vito most popular?
Vito peaked in 1925, when 316 newborns received the name.
Is Vito a boy or girl name?
Vito is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vito rising or falling?
Vito is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vito?
Well-known people named Vito include Vito Volterra (mathematician), Vito Genovese (mafioso), Vito Acconci (artist).