Girls name · Pennsylvania
Rita in Pennsylvania
Rita was the 1090th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 8 babies named Rita that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 24,168 babies Rita.
Popularity over time
Rita in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 25 | 179th |
| 1926 | 661 | 30th |
| 1942 | 439 | 51st |
| 1958 | 262 | 109th |
| 1974 | 43 | 259th |
| 1990 | 21 | 444th |
| 2007 | 10 | 901st |
| 2025 | 8 | 1090th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 179th in 1910 to 1090th in 2025.
The most babies named Rita in Pennsylvania in a single year was 763, in 1924. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 1924.
Across the country, Rita reached its best rank of 2nd in New Hampshire (1921). See Rita in every state →
How popular is Rita in Pennsylvania?
Rita was the 1090th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 8 babies named Rita that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 24,168 babies Rita.
How many babies are named Rita in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Rita in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Rita in Pennsylvania in a single year was 763, in 1924.
What is the rank of Rita in Pennsylvania?
Rita ranked 1090th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 1924.
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.