Marita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-REE-tah / məˈriːtəLatin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: of Mars; Spanish: little Mary
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marita is derived from the Latin name 'Maria,' which is associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition. It is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries as a diminutive form of Maria. The name has also been adopted in various cultures, reflecting a blend of religious and cultural significance.
Trend Summary
The name Marita has seen fluctuating popularity, with occasional peaks in certain regions.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marita
International Variants
- Marita (Spanish)
- Marita (Italian)
Famous people named Marita
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Fictional characters named Marita
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marita was first seen in the United States in 1901. Marita has ranked as high as #939 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, Indiana, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Marita has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marita (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 28 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 36 |
| 1919 | 31 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1921 | 34 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 38 |
| 1924 | 44 |
| 1925 | 39 |
| 1926 | 33 |
| 1927 | 41 |
| 1928 | 39 |
| 1929 | 40 |
| 1930 | 41 |
| 1931 | 44 |
| 1932 | 53 |
| 1933 | 67 |
| 1934 | 59 |
| 1935 | 67 |
| 1936 | 49 |
| 1937 | 59 |
| 1938 | 83 |
| 1939 | 56 |
| 1940 | 65 |
| 1941 | 83 |
| 1942 | 78 |
| 1943 | 73 |
| 1944 | 55 |
| 1945 | 59 |
| 1946 | 86 |
| 1947 | 85 |
| 1948 | 95 |
| 1949 | 94 |
| 1950 | 82 |
| 1951 | 100 |
| 1952 | 92 |
| 1953 | 106 |
| 1954 | 125 |
| 1955 | 121 |
| 1956 | 111 |
| 1957 | 106 |
| 1958 | 118 |
| 1959 | 95 |
| 1960 | 109 |
| 1961 | 103 |
| 1962 | 98 |
| 1963 | 84 |
| 1964 | 80 |
| 1965 | 72 |
| 1966 | 75 |
| 1967 | 63 |
| 1968 | 54 |
| 1969 | 49 |
| 1970 | 41 |
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 42 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1976 | 38 |
| 1977 | 30 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 33 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 43 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 8 |