Girls name · California
Rita in California
Rita was the 1108th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 24 babies named Rita that year. Since 1910, California families have named 14,736 babies Rita.
Popularity over time
Rita in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 12 | 119th |
| 1926 | 97 | 84th |
| 1943 | 271 | 54th |
| 1959 | 270 | 139th |
| 1976 | 150 | 184th |
| 1992 | 104 | 418th |
| 2009 | 31 | 1087th |
| 2025 | 24 | 1108th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 119th in 1910 to 1108th in 2025.
The most babies named Rita in California in a single year was 393, in 1951. Its best showing was 54th among girls names in 1943.
Across the country, Rita reached its best rank of 2nd in New Hampshire (1921). See Rita in every state →
How popular is Rita in California?
Rita was the 1108th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 24 babies named Rita that year. Since 1910, California families have named 14,736 babies Rita.
How many babies are named Rita in California?
In 2025, 24 babies were named Rita in California. The most babies named Rita in California in a single year was 393, in 1951.
What is the rank of Rita in California?
Rita ranked 1108th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 54th among girls names in 1943.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.