How old is someone named Rita?
The average Rita is 67 years old.
Half of all living Ritas are between 61 and 77.
When was Rita popular?
Rita was at its most popular after World War II. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 174 babies were named Rita in 2025.
Popular names of 1949 · The most popular names of the 1940s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,992 | 0 |
| 1910s | 23,881 | 0 |
| 1920s | 50,724 | 900 |
| 1930s | 38,922 | 7,800 |
| 1940s | 49,992 | 29,000 |
| 1950s | 60,390 | 47,000 |
| 1960s | 32,989 | 29,000 |
| 1970s | 10,590 | 9,900 |
| 1980s | 6,166 | 5,900 |
| 1990s | 3,221 | 3,200 |
| 2000s | 2,169 | 2,100 |
| 2010s | 1,828 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 1,012 | 1,000 |
How many Ritas are still alive?
About 140,000 Ritas are alive in the US today. That's 48% of the roughly 290,000 babies named Rita since 1880.
Roughly half of all Ritas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Rita?
More than half of living Ritas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Rita an old name?
Yes. Rita is older than 97 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rita will be 68 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Rita a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Ritas are women.
Names the same age as Rita
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Rita's name twin is Nancy. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nancy's age curve is the closest match to Rita's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Rita
How old is the average Rita?
The average Rita in the US is 67 years old. The median is 70, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rita?
About 140,000 Ritas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 290,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Rita most popular?
In 1949, when about 6,700 baby girls were named Rita.
Is Rita a Boomer name?
Yes. About 59% of living Ritas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this