Total births
4,379
Girls' name · since 1923
Anitra
Since 1923, U.S. Social Security records show 4,379 babies named Anitra, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 4,379
- total births
- 1923–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Anitra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 4,379 have been recorded since 1923.
Social Security Administration records show Anitra recorded 4,379 times among girls since 1923, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 2013.
- 4,379 total births
- 1923–2013 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
4,379 girls have been named Anitra since 1923, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2013.
- 4,379
- total births
- 1923–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Anitra was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
596 babies were named Anitra in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Anitra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Anitra splits its recorded history at 1975: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1923 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 596 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Anitra at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Anitra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–2013
- Peak year (1976)
- 596
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Anitra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Anitra's strongest decade.
2,489 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Anitra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 12
1920s
12 births
- 1930s 33
1930s
33 births
- 1940s 74
1940s
74 births
- 1950s 176
1950s
176 births
- 1960s 329
1960s
329 births
- 1970s
1970s
2,489 births
- 1980s 735
1980s
735 births
- 1990s 390
1990s
390 births
- 2000s 116
2000s
116 births
- 2010s 25
2010s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 2,489 births (57% of all-time use).
How Anitra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Anitra's total volume
Anitra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Anitra by state
Where Anitra concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 266 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 266 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 245 | 5.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 170 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 162 | 3.7% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 153 | 3.5% |
| #7 | Florida | | 148 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 137 | 3.1% |
California share of Anitra's total US births 6.1%
Even split
266 of 4,379 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Anitra appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anitra? ▼
Since 1923, Social Security records show 4,379 babies named Anitra. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 596 births.
When was Anitra most popular? ▼
Anitra was most popular in the 1970s decade with 2,489 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Anitra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anitra are California (266 births), Louisiana (266 births), Texas (245 births).
How long has the name Anitra been used? ▼
Records for Anitra go back to 1923, giving 91 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Anitra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anita, Aniyah, Aniya, Anika, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Anitra's data
- Anitra's decade-level peak was the 1970s (2,489 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anitras (266 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Anitra
Nearby Names Like Anitra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anitra
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Aniya Girl
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Anika Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1923–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Anitra: Baby Name Since 1923 - 4,379 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anitra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Anitra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.