Girls name · Virginia
Rita in Virginia
Rita was the 752nd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 10 babies named Rita that year. Since 1912, Virginia families have named 4,214 babies Rita.
Popularity over time
Rita in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | 269th |
| 1926 | 15 | 243rd |
| 1940 | 56 | 102nd |
| 1954 | 185 | 53rd |
| 1968 | 65 | 121st |
| 1982 | 15 | 302nd |
| 1999 | 8 | 688th |
| 2025 | 10 | 752nd |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 269th in 1912 to 752nd in 2025.
The most babies named Rita in Virginia in a single year was 185, in 1954. Its best showing was 53rd 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 Virginia?
Rita was the 752nd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 10 babies named Rita that year. Since 1912, Virginia families have named 4,214 babies Rita.
How many babies are named Rita in Virginia?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Rita in Virginia. The most babies named Rita in Virginia in a single year was 185, in 1954.
What is the rank of Rita in Virginia?
Rita ranked 752nd among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 53rd 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.