Marita
Every Marita since 1901 — 5,088 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marita
Marita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,732 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1901, 5,088 American babies have been named Marita. Its peak came in 1954, when 125 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Marita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,732 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,778 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,140 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,690 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,885 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,997 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,213 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,300 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,721 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,818 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,309 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,528 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,411 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,675 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,897 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,765 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,524 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,537 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,455 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,690 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,770 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,422 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,316 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,846 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,989 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,614 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,625 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,198 |
| 1985 | 42 | #2,385 |
| 1980 | 45 | #2,234 |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,086 |
| 1970 | 41 | #2,033 |
| 1965 | 72 | #1,269 |
| 1960 | 109 | #1,037 |
| 1955 | 121 | #887 |
| 1950 | 82 | #1,014 |
| 1945 | 59 | #1,009 |
| 1940 | 65 | #890 |
| 1935 | 67 | #845 |
| 1930 | 41 | #1,174 |
| 1925 | 39 | #1,264 |
| 1920 | 27 | #1,606 |
| 1915 | 28 | #1,359 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,482 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Marita
- Marita Koch Athlete · b. 1957
- Marita Petersen Politician · 1940–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marita in 2025?
Marita ranked #6,732 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marita?
5,088 babies have been named Marita in the United States since 1901, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marita most popular?
Marita peaked in 1954, when 125 newborns received the name.
Is Marita a boy or girl name?
Marita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marita rising or falling?
Marita has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Marita?
Well-known people named Marita include Marita Koch (athlete), Marita Petersen (politician).