Nanita
girl nameNanita entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #4520 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#4520
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #5295 |
| 1950s | #5038 |
| 1960s | #5589 |
| 1970s | #7845 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nanita are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nanita alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nanita in 2025?
- Nanita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nanita most popular?
- Nanita peaked in 1958, reaching #4520 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nanita with classmates?
- Nanita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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