Total births
1,376
Girls' name · since 1916
Annita
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 1,376 babies named Annita, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,376
- total births
- 1916–2011
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Annita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,376 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Annita recorded 1,376 times among girls since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2011.
- 1,376 total births
- 1916–2011 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,376 girls have been named Annita since 1916, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,376
- total births
- 1916–2011
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Annita was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
40 babies were named Annita in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Annita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Annita splits its recorded history at 1960: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1917 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1956 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Annita at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Annita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2011
- Peak year (1956)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 96 years of records
Annita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Annita's strongest decade.
326 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Annita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s 65
1920s
65 births
- 1930s 118
1930s
118 births
- 1940s
1940s
271 births
- 1950s
1950s
326 births
- 1960s
1960s
260 births
- 1970s
1970s
162 births
- 1980s 75
1980s
75 births
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s 37
2000s
37 births
- 2010s 8
2010s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 326 births (24% of all-time use).
How Annita 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 Annita's total volume
Annita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Annita by state
Where Annita concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 41 | 3.0% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Annita's total US births 3.0%
Even split
41 of 1,376 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Annita appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Annita? ▼
Annita has been given to 1,376 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 40 babies were born in 1956, its single highest year.
When was Annita most popular? ▼
Annita was most popular in the 1950s decade with 326 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Annita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Annita are Texas (41 births), California (6 births), Tennessee (6 births).
How long has the name Annita been used? ▼
Records for Annita go back to 1916, giving 96 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Annita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anna, Ann, Annie, Anne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Annita's data
- Annita's decade-level peak was the 1950s (326 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Annitas (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Annita
Nearby Names Like Annita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Annita
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Ann Girl
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Annie Girl
#192 360,253 births
Anne Girl
#647 325,128 births
Annette Girl
#1305 169,296 births
Compare Annita side by side: Annita vs Anna Annita vs Ann Annita vs Annie
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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, 1916–2011 (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. "Annita: Baby Name Since 1916 - 1,376 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/annita. 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 Annita 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.