Ritu
girl nameRitu entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #4720 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#4720
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6495 |
| 1970s | #5871 |
| 1980s | #8901 |
| 1990s | #12294 |
| 2000s | #10386 |
| 2010s | #13122 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Ritu are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ritu alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ritu in 2025?
- Ritu is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ritu most popular?
- Ritu peaked in 1974, reaching #4720 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ritu with classmates?
- Ritu will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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