Vittorio
Masculine form of the Latin name meaning "conqueror" or "victor".
Name Census estimates that about 1,144 living Americans carry the first name Vittorio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vittorio today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vittorio births was 2024 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vittorio. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 299,610 Americans
Peak year
2024
30 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,768
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Vittorio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vittorio from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 204 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Vittorio remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vittorio 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 Vittorio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vittorios live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Vittorio, while Florida, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 57 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vittorio
Vittorio is an Italian masculine given name derived from the Latin name Victorius, meaning "victorious" or "conqueror." This name has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was used to celebrate military victories and triumphs.
The name Vittorio became popular in Italy during the Middle Ages, particularly among noble and aristocratic families. It was often given to boys born after a significant military victory or achievement, as a way to commemorate the event and instill a sense of pride and strength in the child.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vittorio dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in historical records of the Italian city-states. During the Renaissance period, the name gained further prominence, with several notable figures bearing the name.
One of the most famous Vittorios in history was Vittorio Emanuele II, who was the King of Sardinia from 1849 to 1861 and later became the first King of a unified Italy from 1861 until his death in 1878. His determination and leadership played a crucial role in the Risorgimento, the movement that led to the unification of Italy.
Another notable Vittorio was Vittorio Alfieri, an Italian dramatist and poet who lived from 1749 to 1803. He is considered one of the founders of Italian tragedy and is renowned for his works such as "Antigone" and "Saul."
In the realm of art, Vittorio Carpaccio, an Italian painter of the Venetian school, left a lasting legacy with his vivid and detailed depictions of Venetian life during the Renaissance. He lived from around 1460 to 1525/1526.
The name Vittorio also has a strong association with religion. Vittorio Gelmetti was an Italian Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Vercelli from 1948 until his death in 1970. He played a significant role in the Second Vatican Council and was known for his efforts to promote social justice and assist the poor.
Another notable Vittorio in history was Vittorio Veneto, an Italian military commander during World War I. He led the Italian forces to a decisive victory against the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the Battle of Vittorio Veneto in 1918, which effectively ended the war on the Italian Front.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Vittorio, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage associated with this name.
People
Vittorio + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vittorio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vittorio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,144 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vittorio 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 299,610 US residents.
Is Vittorio a common name?
We classify Vittorio as "Rare". It ranks above 90.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,256 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vittorio most popular?
The single biggest year for Vittorio was 2024, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vittorio is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vittorio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vittorio in the SSA data are male. 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.