Rita
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
285,052 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1949 Peak Popularity Year
6,670 Peak Births

Rita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Rita has Italian origins, derived from Margherita, meaning 'daisy.' It has evolved through variations in language over time and is associated with positive traits. While it does not have biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the 20th century and is seen as a classic name today.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rita"

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Pronunciation

/ˈriːtə/

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Origin

Italian

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Etymology

The name Rita is derived from the Italian name Margherita, which means 'daisy.' It is often associated with Saint Rita of Cascia, a 15th-century nun known for her piety.

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Meaning

Daisy

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Language Evolution

Margherita (Italian), Rita (Italian), Rita (English)

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Historical Usage

Rita gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often due to its association with Saint Rita.

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Variants & Derivatives

Ritah, Rit, Rita-Marie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Rita is viewed as a charming and classic name, often associated with warmth and kindness.

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Famous People

Rita Hayworth, American actress and dancer, Rita Moreno, Puerto Rican actress and singer, Rita Ora, British singer and actress

📊 Rita Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Rita Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 6,670 peak births in 1949

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Rhode Island

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Rita" - Complete Guide (12 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rita"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Rita"

"Rita" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2910th of 7545 129
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1775th of 6773 303
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2250th of 7552 247
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 4327th of 10718 92
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 15172nd of 16616 7
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 69th of 9107 66,690
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 60th of 9204 74,167
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 82nd of 12526 105,208
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 204th of 19264 23,330
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 484th of 27321 7,816
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1109th of 35406 3,397
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1317th of 30306 2,150

Regional Popularity of "Rita" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 80.13%
1105th/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
70.70%
1093rd/1546
78.86%
1227th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Rita" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
5.58%
79th/1416
1.81%
25th/1379
7.52%
178th/2366
9.72%
111th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
3.49%
54th/1546
2.70%
42nd/1556
5.57%
131st/2353
4.98%
77th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
3.14%
70th/2227
4.16%
101st/2430
2.45%
70th/2853
3.75%
104th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
7.08%
208th/2937
6.43%
224th/3483
5.00%
176th/3518
5.44%
220th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
12.92%
476th/3685
10.57%
473rd/4475
9.82%
510th/5194
7.30%
461st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
24.64%
1129th/4582
16.81%
868th/5164
19.53%
1428th/7313
13.13%
980th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
28.54%
1137th/3984
21.48%
964th/4487
26.82%
1830th/6822
19.85%
1246th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Rita"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Rita" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Rita" in the United States

The name Rita is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rita has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2910th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1775th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2250th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4327th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15172nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 69th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 60th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 82nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 204th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 484th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1109th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1317th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Rita name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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