Life or of life
Derived from the Latin name Vitalis, it signifies vitality and the essence of life. It has long been a staple in Eastern Europe, particularly Russia and Ukraine, often associated with early Christian saints.
Less common today
Vitaly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,092 in 2013.
Heavyweight boxing champion and politician
Nobel Prize-winning physicist
Six-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast
First Russian Formula One driver
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
