Total births
216
Girls' name · since 1922
Arlita
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 216 babies named Arlita, peaking in 1932. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 216
- total births
- 1922–1969
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
216 girls have been named Arlita since 1922, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Arlita recorded 216 times among girls since 1922, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 1969.
- 216 total births
- 1922–1969 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
216 girls have been named Arlita since 1922, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1969.
- 216
- total births
- 1922–1969
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Arlita was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
12 babies were named Arlita in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Arlita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arlita splits its recorded history at 1945: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1924 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1932 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arlita at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1922
Arlita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–1969
- Peak year (1932)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Arlita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Arlita's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Arlita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 23
1920s
23 births
- 1930s
1930s
59 births
- 1940s
1940s
48 births
- 1950s
1950s
39 births
- 1960s
1960s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 59 births (27% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arlita? ▼
216 babies have been named Arlita since 1922. It was last recorded in 1969. The peak year was 1932 with 12 births.
When was Arlita most popular? ▼
Arlita was most popular in the 1930s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
How long has the name Arlita been used? ▼
Records for Arlita go back to 1922, giving 48 years of history through 1969.
What names are similar to Arlita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arlene, Arline, Arleen, Arlette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Arlita's data
- Arlita's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (59 total births) through the 1960s (47) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Arlita
Nearby Names Like Arlita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arlita
Arlene Girl
#1799 143,010 births
Arline Girl
17,590 births
Arleen Girl
#4782 12,611 births
Arlette Girl
#583 8,109 births
Arleth Girl
#428 6,840 births
Compare Arlita side by side: Arlita vs Arlene Arlita vs Arline Arlita vs Arleen
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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, 1922–1969 (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. "Arlita: Baby Name Since 1922 - 216 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arlita. 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 Arlita 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.