Girls name · North Carolina
Rita in North Carolina
Rita was the 1406th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 6 babies named Rita that year. Since 1913, North Carolina families have named 4,893 babies Rita.
Popularity over time
Rita in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 7 | 333rd |
| 1928 | 14 | 322nd |
| 1940 | 35 | 196th |
| 1953 | 172 | 66th |
| 1965 | 108 | 92nd |
| 1978 | 28 | 229th |
| 1991 | 9 | 601st |
| 2025 | 6 | 1406th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 333rd in 1913 to 1406th in 2025.
The most babies named Rita in North Carolina in a single year was 217, in 1954. Its best showing was 57th among girls names in 1954.
Across the country, Rita reached its best rank of 2nd in New Hampshire (1921). See Rita in every state →
How popular is Rita in North Carolina?
Rita was the 1406th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 6 babies named Rita that year. Since 1913, North Carolina families have named 4,893 babies Rita.
How many babies are named Rita in North Carolina?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Rita in North Carolina. The most babies named Rita in North Carolina in a single year was 217, in 1954.
What is the rank of Rita in North Carolina?
Rita ranked 1406th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 57th among girls names in 1954.
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.