Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Rita
Endangered
Down 97.4% from peak
Peak era
1949
Peak births
6,653
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Rita
How many people are named Rita?
An estimated 105,786 living Americans are named Rita.
How rare is Rita?
Rita is uncommon among babies today, with 174 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 97.4% from its 1949 peak.
How old is the typical Rita?
The median age of a living American named Rita is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 58 and 74 years old.
Is Rita still popular?
No. Rita is endangered as a baby name, down 97.4% from its 1949 peak with 174 births in 2025.
Where is Rita most common?
Rita has its strongest geographic signal in New Hampshire, where it appears 6.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19492025
Peak year
1949
Decline from peak
97.4%
2025
174
All-time
284,452