Larita Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lah-REE-tah /lɑːˈriːtə/

Origin: Latin; Spanish

Meaning: Latin: cheerful; Spanish: derived from Laura

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Larita is believed to have roots in the Latin name "Laura," which derives from "laurus," meaning "laurel." The laurel tree was significant in ancient Rome, symbolizing victory and honor, often associated with triumph and achievement. The name Laura made its way into various languages and cultures, evolving into different forms, including the Italian "Lara" and the Spanish "Lourdes." The transition into the name Larita likely occurred through the influence of diminutive forms or affectionate adaptations common in many languages, particularly in Romance languages.

Historically, the name Laura has been borne by notable figures, including Saint Laura, a 9th-century martyr, and has been referenced in literary works, such as Petrarch's sonnets in the 14th century, where Laura is idealized as a muse. The name gained further prominence through its association with the laurel wreath, which was awarded to victors in ancient Greece and Rome, reinforcing its connotations of honor and accomplishment.

The name Larita, while less common, can be seen as a modern derivative that retains these associations. Culturally, the name Larita may evoke themes of beauty and victory, drawing from its etymological roots.

The use of diminutive forms, such as "Lari," can also be seen as a reflection of affection and familiarity, which is a common practice in many cultures. Overall, Larita embodies a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, linking back to the virtues of honor and achievement represented by its Latin origins.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Larita, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Larita was first seen in the United States in 1919.

Larita has ranked as high as #1955 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, Virginia, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Larita has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Larita is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Larita was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Larita.

Year Total Births Girl
2015 5 5
2007 5 5
1998 7 7
1996 6 6
1995 6 6
1994 6 6
1993 16 16
1992 11 11
1991 11 11
1990 13 13
1989 15 15
1988 16 16
1987 18 18
1986 18 18
1985 22 22
1984 23 23
1983 28 28
1982 32 32
1981 27 27
1980 19 19
1979 32 32
1978 33 33
1977 19 19
1976 17 17
1975 28 28
1974 27 27
1973 32 32
1972 18 18
1971 32 32
1970 29 29
1969 27 27
1968 25 25
1967 26 26
1966 33 33
1965 23 23
1964 25 25
1963 36 36
1962 32 32
1961 43 43
1960 37 37
1959 30 30
1958 55 55
1957 79 79
1956 37 37
1955 28 28
1954 36 36
1953 23 23
1952 22 22
1951 21 21
1950 33 33
1949 27 27
1948 26 26
1947 30 30
1946 18 18
1945 18 18
1944 21 21
1943 12 12
1942 13 13
1941 19 19
1940 12 12
1939 20 20
1938 19 19
1937 21 21
1936 15 15
1935 20 20
1934 9 9
1933 13 13
1932 23 23
1931 14 14
1930 11 11
1929 7 7
1928 6 6
1926 6 6
1924 7 7
1923 8 8
1920 6 6
1919 6 6

Top States for Larita (1988)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
IL 6
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