Lito

Lito is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Lito at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lito

Lito belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lito first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6387 in 1978, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 33 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lito in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#6387 in 1978
Peak year
2017
Babies named Lito in 2024
5
Total since 1880
33

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lito mean?

The meaning of Lito is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lito a boy or girl name?

Lito is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lito?

Lito comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Lito?

Lito first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #6387 in 1978, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.