Anita
girl name#1341 in 2025Anita entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #77 in 1963, ranks #1341 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1341
rank today
#77
peak (1963)
165
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #344 |
| 1890s | #257 |
| 1900s | #215 |
| 1910s | #169 |
| 1920s | #139 |
| 1930s | #111 |
| 1940s | #94 |
| 1950s | #90 |
| 1960s | #93 |
| 1970s | #162 |
| 1980s | #295 |
| 1990s | #544 |
| 2000s | #1000 |
| 2010s | #1369 |
| 2020s | #1427 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Anita has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 143,000 people named Anita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Anita alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Anita in 2025?
- Anita ranks #1341 among US girl names in 2025, with 165 babies given the name.
- When was the name Anita most popular?
- Anita peaked in 1963, reaching #77 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Anita with classmates?
- Anita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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