Ritha
girl nameRitha entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3040 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3040
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4417 |
| 1920s | #4570 |
| 1930s | #3993 |
| 1940s | #4239 |
| 1950s | #4217 |
| 1960s | #6136 |
| 1970s | #9750 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Ritha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ritha alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ritha in 2025?
- Ritha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ritha most popular?
- Ritha peaked in 1952, reaching #3040 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ritha with classmates?
- Ritha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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