Vita
Every Vita since 1888 — 4,591 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vita
Vita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,454 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 4,591 American babies have been named Vita. Its peak came in 1921, when 84 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 Vita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,454 |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,570 |
| 2023 | 37 | #4,039 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,102 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,731 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,908 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,899 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,995 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,801 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,606 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,718 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,841 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,746 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,594 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,145 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,967 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,884 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,397 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,225 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,892 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,885 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,655 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,192 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,439 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,810 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,564 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,630 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,829 |
| 1985 | 12 | #6,024 |
| 1980 | 33 | #2,798 |
| 1975 | 29 | #2,679 |
| 1970 | 39 | #2,118 |
| 1965 | 37 | #1,913 |
| 1960 | 47 | #1,654 |
| 1955 | 67 | #1,245 |
| 1950 | 59 | #1,211 |
| 1945 | 40 | #1,278 |
| 1940 | 37 | #1,217 |
| 1935 | 55 | #945 |
| 1930 | 59 | #955 |
| 1925 | 60 | #968 |
| 1920 | 67 | #893 |
| 1915 | 69 | #797 |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,416 |
| 1905 | 10 | #1,295 |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,424 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Vita
- Vita Sackville-West Writer · 1892–1962
- Vita Semerenko Athlete · b. 1986
- Vita Styopina Athlete · b. 1976
- Vita Palamar Athlete · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vita in 2025?
Vita ranked #4,454 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vita?
4,591 babies have been named Vita in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vita most popular?
Vita peaked in 1921, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Vita a boy or girl name?
Vita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vita rising or falling?
Vita is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vita?
Well-known people named Vita include Vita Sackville-West (writer), Vita Semerenko (athlete), Vita Styopina (athlete).