Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Veto
//ˈviˌtoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19184 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Veto's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Veto's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Veto |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
Veto through the decades
- Veto peaked in 1918, when 16 babies were named Veto in the US.
- The 1920s were Veto's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1924–1972), use of Veto has fallen 39% compared to the 10 years before that.