Total births
1,196
Girls' name · since 1935
Serita
Since 1935, U.S. Social Security records show 1,196 babies named Serita, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,196
- total births
- 1935–2002
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Serita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,196 have been recorded since 1935.
Serita has 1,196 recorded births among girls since 1935, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1935 to 2002.
- 1,196 total births
- 1935–2002 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,196 girls have been named Serita since 1935, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2002.
- 1,196
- total births
- 1935–2002
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Serita was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
47 babies were named Serita in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Serita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Serita splits its recorded history at 1970: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1943 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Serita at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Serita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–2002
- Peak year (1982)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Serita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Serita's strongest decade.
287 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Serita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 8
1930s
8 births
- 1940s 76
1940s
76 births
- 1950s
1950s
167 births
- 1960s
1960s
287 births
- 1970s
1970s
268 births
- 1980s
1980s
286 births
- 1990s 91
1990s
91 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 287 births (24% of all-time use).
How Serita 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 Serita's total volume
Serita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Serita by state
Where Serita concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.4% |
Illinois share of Serita's total US births 1.3%
Even split
16 of 1,196 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Serita? ▼
1,196 babies have been named Serita since 1935. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1982 with 47 births.
When was Serita most popular? ▼
Serita was most popular in the 1960s decade with 287 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Serita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Serita are Illinois (16 births), New York (12 births), Ohio (6 births).
How long has the name Serita been used? ▼
Records for Serita go back to 1935, giving 68 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Serita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Serenity, Serena, Serina, Seraphina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Serita's data
- Serita's decade-level peak was the 1960s (287 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Seritas (16 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 Serita
Nearby Names Like Serita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Serita
Serenity Girl
#117 77,550 births
Serena Girl
#331 47,450 births
Serina Girl
#4045 5,848 births
Seraphina Girl
#777 4,093 births
Serafina Girl
#1225 3,712 births
Compare Serita side by side: Serita vs Serenity Serita vs Serena Serita vs Serina
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, 1935–2002 (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. "Serita: Baby Name Since 1935 - 1,196 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/serita. 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 Serita 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.