Feminine dossier · first seen 1888
Lita
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1960
Peak births
135
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Lita
How many people are named Lita?
An estimated 2,559 living Americans are named Lita.
How rare is Lita?
Lita is very rare among babies today, with 10 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 92.6% from its 1960 peak.
How old is the typical Lita?
The median age of a living American named Lita is approximately 53 years, with most bearers falling between 25 and 67 years old.
Is Lita still popular?
Yes. Lita is holding steady, with 10 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Lita most common?
Lita has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 2.6× more often than the national baseline.
1888Peak 19602025
Peak year
1960
Decline from peak
92.6%
2025
10
All-time
4,437