Name Legacy

Marita

Recorded 1901–2025 · United States

Marita was most popular in 1954, when 125 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,452 that year. In 2025 it ranked #11,378, with 17 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 5,088 people named Marita.

Most popular in1954
Rank that year#1,452
Births that year125
Total since 18805,088

Marita over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Marita’s peak in 1954. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org