Rita Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationREE-tah / ˈriːtə

Latin; Spanish

Meaning

Latin: pearl; Spanish: a diminutive of Margarita

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rita is derived from the Latin word 'margarita', meaning pearl. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Rita is often associated with Saint Rita of Cascia, an Italian saint known for her piety and compassion. The name has been used in various cultures, often as a diminutive form of Margarita.

Trend Summary

The name Rita has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

RinaRitaeRito

Variants

  • Rita

International Variants

  • Rita (Italian)
  • Rita (Spanish)
  • Rita (Portuguese)

Famous people named Rita

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Fictional characters named Rita

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Sibling Suggestions

RicoRinaldoRoccoRafaelRuben

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rita was first seen in the United States in 1913. Rita has ranked as high as #832 nationally, which occurred in 1931, and has been most popular in New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Rita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rita (1936)

StateBirthsShare
IL 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19135
19158
19167
191811
192013
192111
19228
19236
192412
192516
192613
192719
192822
192917
193021
193130
193228
193318
193415
193512
193621
193712
19388
193916
194014
194120
194215
194315
194410
19459
194613
194717
194810
194916
195014
195111
195212
19536
195415
195517
19568
195716
195819
19597
196015
196110
196217
196313
196411
19657
196613
19679
196811
197011
197111
19727
19789
19795
19809
19847