How Common is the First Name Rita?
We estimate that there are 138,714 people named Rita who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Rita is the 203rd most common for women, and the 390th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Rita?
The average person named Rita is 66.19 years old.
Is Rita a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
174 people named Rita were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,285th most popular name for girls, and the 2,426th most popular overall.
The popularity of Rita peaked in 1930, when it was the 42nd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Rita a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Rita is almost exclusively a female name. 99.8% of people named Rita are female.
Popularity of Rita in England
In 2020, Rita was the 674th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.