Total births
7,398
Girls' name · since 1925
Renita
Since 1925, U.S. Social Security records show 7,398 babies named Renita, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 7,398
- total births
- 1925–2019
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
7,398 girls have been named Renita since 1925, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Renita has been recorded 7,398 times among girls since 1925, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 2019.
- 7,398 total births
- 1925–2019 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
7,398 girls have been named Renita since 1925, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2019.
- 7,398
- total births
- 1925–2019
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Renita was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
314 babies were named Renita in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Renita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Renita splits its recorded history at 1976: 30% of all births land in the more recent half, 70% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2004 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1960 peak of 314 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Renita at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1925
Renita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–2019
- Peak year (1960)
- 314
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Renita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Renita's strongest decade.
2,400 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Renita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 7
1920s
7 births
- 1930s 38
1930s
38 births
- 1940s 119
1940s
119 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,584 births
- 1960s
1960s
2,400 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,504 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,233 births
- 1990s 375
1990s
375 births
- 2000s 108
2000s
108 births
- 2010s 30
2010s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 2,400 births (32% of all-time use).
How Renita 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 Renita's total volume
Renita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Renita by state
Where Renita concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 480 | 6.5% |
| #2 | California | | 419 | 5.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 417 | 5.6% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 380 | 5.1% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 296 | 4.0% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 294 | 4.0% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 268 | 3.6% |
| #8 | New York | | 265 | 3.6% |
Illinois share of Renita's total US births 6.5%
Even split
480 of 7,398 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 31 reporting states.
Renita appears in 31 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Renita? ▼
Since 1925, Social Security records show 7,398 babies named Renita. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 314 births.
When was Renita most popular? ▼
Renita was most popular in the 1960s decade with 2,400 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Renita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Renita are Illinois (480 births), California (419 births), Texas (417 births).
How long has the name Renita been used? ▼
Renita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1925, spanning 95 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Renita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Renee, Rena, Rene, Renata, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Renita's data
- Renita's decade-level peak was the 1960s (2,400 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Renitas (480 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Renita
Nearby Names Like Renita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Renita
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Rena Girl
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Rene Girl
#6403 21,839 births
Renata Girl
#520 14,610 births
Renae Girl
#3651 14,141 births
Compare Renita side by side: Renita vs Renee Renita vs Rena Renita vs Rene
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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, 1925–2019 (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. "Renita: Baby Name Since 1925 - 7,398 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/renita. 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 Renita 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.