UK boy's name
Vitaly
A masculine name of Slavic origin meaning "full of life" or "lively".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vitaly is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vitaly popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2013 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Vitaly. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vitaly ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Vitaly.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vitaly as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Vitaly mean?
The name Vitaly has its roots in the ancient Roman name Vitalius, which was derived from the Latin word "vitalis," meaning "life" or "lively." The name gained prominence during the Roman Empire and was particularly popular among early Christians, who often chose names with meanings related to life, faith, or virtue.
In the 4th century AD, the name Vitalius was borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs, including Saint Vitalius of Milan and Saint Vitalius of Ravenna. These early associations with Christian figures likely contributed to the name's widespread adoption across Europe in the following centuries.
The name Vitaly emerged as a Slavic variant of the Latin Vitalius, particularly in Russia and other Slavic-speaking regions. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Vitaly can be found in the 12th-century Russian chronicle "The Tale of Igor's Campaign," which mentions a warrior named Vitaly.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have been named Vitaly, including:
1. Vitaly of Alexandria (5th century AD), a Christian monk and hermit who is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. 2. Vitaly of Gaza (6th century AD), a Christian monk and ascetic who is also venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. 3. Vitaly Grigoryevich Mukhanov (1776-1854), a Russian writer and translator who is best known for his translations of works by Shakespeare and Molière. 4. Vitaly Petrovich Yakunchikov (1796-1857), a Russian painter and portraitist who is considered one of the founders of the Russian academic school of painting. 5. Vitaly Bialynicki-Birula (1934-2020), a Polish-born American mathematician and theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the fields of quantum mechanics and relativity.
Throughout its history, the name Vitaly has maintained its association with life, energy, and vigor, reflecting its Latin roots. While its popularity has varied across different cultures and time periods, it has endured as a name with a rich historical legacy and enduring cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vitaly over time
The chart below shows babies named Vitaly registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vitaly, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vitaly by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vitaly was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Vitaly
- Vincent 7,753
- Vinnie 6,092
- Victor 4,279
- Vinny 1,401
- Veer 1,163
- Vihaan 948
- Valentino 883
- Viktor 706
- Vlad 677
- Vivaan 615
- Vincenzo 587
- Vladimir 541
FAQ
Vitaly: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vitaly in the UK right now?
In 2020, Vitaly was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vitaly most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Vitaly in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vitaly?
A masculine name of Slavic origin meaning "full of life" or "lively".
How many people are called Vitaly in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Vitaly across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.