Anita
boy nameAnita entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1519 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#1519
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2956 |
| 1920s | #3022 |
| 1930s | #2326 |
| 1940s | #2307 |
| 1950s | #2610 |
| 1960s | #2267 |
| 1970s | #3767 |
| 1980s | #5847 |
| 1990s | #7178 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Anita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Anita alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Anita most popular?
- Anita peaked in 1940, reaching #1519 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Anita with classmates?
- Anita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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