The nameVital

Vital is a French boy's name of Latin origin. It was mostly given in France around 1900.

Meaning

Vital comes from the Latin vitalis, "relating to life".

Origin

Latin.

History

The name was mostly given in France at the turn of the 20th century, then became rare.

Popularity of the name Vital

Vital in France

1911peak year (65 births)
2,280babies named Vital in France since 1900
03365 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Vital was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 560 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Vital. Half of all babies named Vital in France were born before 1923, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vital mean?

Vital comes from the Latin vitalis, "relating to life".

What is the origin of the name Vital?

Latin.

Is Vital a girl's or a boy's name?

Vital is a boy's name.