Lita
Every Lita since 1888 — 4,437 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lita
Lita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,835 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 4,437 American babies have been named Lita. Its peak came in 1960, when 135 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,835 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,240 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,492 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,860 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,496 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,223 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,097 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,073 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,541 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,804 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,265 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,390 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,835 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,030 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,752 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,027 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,817 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,273 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,329 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,038 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,696 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,794 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,911 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,763 |
| 2001 | 80 | #2,084 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,038 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,295 |
| 1990 | 53 | #2,363 |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,989 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,646 |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,544 |
| 1970 | 34 | #2,289 |
| 1965 | 59 | #1,441 |
| 1960 | 135 | #911 |
| 1955 | 96 | #1,028 |
| 1950 | 47 | #1,343 |
| 1945 | 42 | #1,244 |
| 1940 | 30 | #1,392 |
| 1935 | 42 | #1,080 |
| 1930 | 74 | #826 |
| 1925 | 42 | #1,203 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,925 |
| 1915 | 24 | #1,500 |
| 1910 | 14 | #1,245 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,626 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Lita
- Lita Grey Actor · 1908–1995
- Lita Ford Musician · b. 1958
- Lita Wrestler · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lita in 2025?
Lita ranked #9,835 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lita?
4,437 babies have been named Lita in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lita most popular?
Lita peaked in 1960, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Lita a boy or girl name?
Lita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lita rising or falling?
Lita is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lita?
Well-known people named Lita include Lita Grey (actor), Lita Ford (musician), Lita (wrestler).