Itali
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "Italia", meaning "from Italy".
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the first name Itali. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Itali today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Itali births was 2019 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Itali. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
187
~ 1 in 1,832,911 Americans
Peak year
2019
17 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,472
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Itali: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Itali from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 72 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Itali remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Itali by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Itali during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Itali
The given name Itali is believed to have its origins in the ancient Latin word "Italia," referring to the Italian peninsula in southern Europe. This name was likely derived from the Greek words "Italos" or "Viteliu," meaning "calf land" or "land of young cattle," suggesting the region's historical significance in cattle breeding and agriculture.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Itali can be found in ancient Roman texts, where it was used to describe the region now known as Italy. This name was later adopted by individuals, possibly as a way to express pride in their cultural heritage or connection to the Italian peninsula.
In the 4th century BC, the Greek historian Thucydides mentioned the name Itali in his writings, referring to the people inhabiting the southern regions of the Italian peninsula. This early mention highlights the longstanding use of the name and its association with the region.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Itali. One such figure was Itali of Amalfi (c. 950 - c. 1020), a renowned scholar and mathematician from the Italian city of Amalfi. He is credited with introducing the use of Arabic numerals and the decimal positional system to Europe, revolutionizing mathematics and paving the way for further advancements in the field.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Itali was Itali Calvino (1923 - 1985), an Italian writer and journalist renowned for his works of fiction and essays. Calvino's novels, such as "Invisible Cities" and "If on a Winter's Night a Traveler," explored themes of fantasy, imagination, and the complexities of human existence, earning him widespread acclaim and numerous literary awards.
In the realm of religion, Itali Battista Rossi (1522 - 1592) was a prominent Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Ravenna and later as a Cardinal. He played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation efforts of the Catholic Church and was known for his dedication to religious reforms and education.
The name Itali has also been associated with notable figures in the arts. Itali Gemito (1844 - 1909) was an Italian sculptor known for his realistic and expressive works. His sculptures, such as "Il Pescatorello" (The Little Fisherboy), captured the essence of human emotion and garnered him international recognition.
Another individual bearing the name Itali was Itali Deledda (1871 - 1936), an Italian writer and the first Italian woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1926. Her novels, set in her native Sardinia, explored the lives of the rural population and their struggles, offering a poignant portrayal of the island's culture and traditions.
People
Itali + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Itali as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Itali: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Itali?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Itali going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,832,911 US residents.
Is Itali a common name?
We classify Itali as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 189 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Itali most popular?
The single biggest year for Itali was 2019, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Itali is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Itali in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Itali a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Itali in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Itali still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Itali in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Itali can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Itali?
Find out how many people have the name Itali on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.