Total births
1,649
Girls' name · since 1919
Larita
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 1,649 babies named Larita, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,649
- total births
- 1919–2015
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1,649 girls have been named Larita since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Larita has been recorded 1,649 times among girls since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2015.
- 1,649 total births
- 1919–2015 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,649 girls have been named Larita since 1919, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,649
- total births
- 1919–2015
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Larita was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
79 babies were named Larita in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Larita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Larita splits its recorded history at 1961: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2007 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1957 peak of 79 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Larita at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Larita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2015
- Peak year (1957)
- 79
- Annual births at peak, across 97 years of records
Larita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Larita's strongest decade.
364 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Larita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 40
1920s
40 births
- 1930s
1930s
165 births
- 1940s
1940s
196 births
- 1950s
1950s
364 births
- 1960s
1960s
307 births
- 1970s
1970s
267 births
- 1980s
1980s
218 births
- 1990s 76
1990s
76 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 364 births (22% of all-time use).
How Larita 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 Larita's total volume
Larita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Larita by state
Where Larita concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 36 | 2.2% |
| #2 | California | | 31 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 17 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 7 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 7 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 7 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Kansas | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Larita's total US births 2.2%
Even split
36 of 1,649 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Larita appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Larita? ▼
1,649 babies have been named Larita since 1919. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1957 with 79 births.
When was Larita most popular? ▼
Larita was most popular in the 1950s decade with 364 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Larita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Larita are Texas (36 births), California (31 births), Illinois (17 births).
How long has the name Larita been used? ▼
Larita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1919, spanning 97 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Larita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lara, Larissa, Larue, Larry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Larita's data
- Larita's decade-level peak was the 1950s (364 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Laritas (36 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 Larita
Nearby Names Like Larita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Larita
Lara Girl
#741 30,168 births
Larissa Girl
#1611 23,498 births
Larue Girl
#10306 3,980 births
Larry Girl
3,560 births
Laraine Girl
#13570 3,478 births
Compare Larita side by side: Larita vs Lara Larita vs Larissa Larita vs Larue
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1919–2015 (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. "Larita: Baby Name Since 1919 - 1,649 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/larita. 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 Larita 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 July 2026.