Girls name · New York
Rita in New York
Rita was the 1075th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 14 babies named Rita that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 32,468 babies Rita.
Popularity over time
Rita in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 70 | 103rd |
| 1926 | 871 | 31st |
| 1943 | 486 | 57th |
| 1959 | 304 | 125th |
| 1976 | 75 | 251st |
| 1992 | 23 | 705th |
| 2009 | 24 | 745th |
| 2025 | 14 | 1075th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 103rd in 1910 to 1075th in 2025.
The most babies named Rita in New York in a single year was 968, in 1930. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 1930.
Across the country, Rita reached its best rank of 2nd in New Hampshire (1921). See Rita in every state →
How popular is Rita in New York?
Rita was the 1075th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 14 babies named Rita that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 32,468 babies Rita.
How many babies are named Rita in New York?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Rita in New York. The most babies named Rita in New York in a single year was 968, in 1930.
What is the rank of Rita in New York?
Rita ranked 1075th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 1930.
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.