Vitalina
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "life" or "alive".
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Vitalina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vitalina today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vitalina births was 2024 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vitalina. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vitalina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
2024
11 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,486
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Vitalina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vitalina from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 47 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vitalina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vitalina 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 Vitalina 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 Vitalina
The name Vitalina has its roots in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "vitalis," which means "life" or "vital." This name is a feminine form of the masculine name Vitalinus.
In its earliest known use, the name Vitalina was associated with the concept of life and vitality. It was often given to baby girls in the hope that they would grow up to be healthy, vibrant, and full of life.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Vitalina was a Roman noblewoman who lived in the 2nd century AD. She was known for her charitable works and her dedication to improving the lives of the less fortunate.
During the Middle Ages, the name Vitalina gained popularity in various European regions, particularly in Italy and Spain. It was often associated with saints and religious figures, reflecting the cultural and religious influences of the time.
One notable bearer of the name Vitalina was Saint Vitalina, a 6th-century Italian nun who founded a convent in Padua, Italy. She was known for her piety and her commitment to helping the poor and sick.
In the 15th century, Vitalina Borromeo, an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist, was renowned for her charitable works and her efforts to improve the lives of those in need.
Another historical figure with the name Vitalina was Vitalina Gemma, an Italian painter who lived in the 16th century. She was one of the few female artists of her time and is known for her religious paintings and portraits.
In the 19th century, Vitalina Violo was an Italian opera singer who gained fame for her performances in various operas across Europe. She was celebrated for her powerful and expressive voice.
Throughout history, the name Vitalina has been associated with themes of life, vitality, and resilience. It has been borne by women from various walks of life, including noblewomen, saints, artists, and philanthropists, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way.
People
Vitalina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vitalina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vitalina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vitalina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vitalina 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 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Vitalina a common name?
We classify Vitalina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 87 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vitalina most popular?
The single biggest year for Vitalina was 2024, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vitalina is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vitalina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vitalina 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.
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.