Vitas
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Vitas
Vitas is derived from the Latin name Vitus, meaning "life" or "lively," rooted in the Latin word "vita" (life).
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Etymology
Vitas is derived from the Latin name Vitus, meaning "life" or "lively," rooted in the Latin word "vita" (life). The name is primarily used in Christian contexts, particularly in Catholic and Orthodox traditions, due to Saint Vitus, a early Christian martyr venerated across Europe and notably associated with protection against epilepsy and dancing mania.
Vitas currently ranks #7,244 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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