Total births
2,534
Girls' name · since 1899
Wanita
Since 1899, U.S. Social Security records show 2,534 babies named Wanita, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13534
- among girls today
- 2,534
- born since 1899
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- more common than other girls
2,534 babies have been named Wanita since 1899, making it today's #13534 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Wanita has been recorded 2,534 times among girls since 1899, currently ranked #13534 nationally and more common than 24% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1899 to 2024.
- #13534 among girls today
- 2,534 born since 1899
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Wanita is currently the #13534 girls' name in America, more common than 24% of girls - 2,534 born since 1899, peaking in the 1920s.
- #13534
- among girls today
- 2,534
- born since 1899
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- more common than other girls
Wanita vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13534
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 24% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Wanita was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
71 babies were named Wanita in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
How Wanita compares
2,534 Top 19% higher than 81% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Wanita's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Wanita | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,534 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 71 | 48 | 19,840 |
Wanita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wanita's SSA record in two at 1960 and the more recent half accounts for 28% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 72%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1899, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 71, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wanita at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1924
Current rank
#13,534
Active since
1899
Wanita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1899–2024
- Peak year (1924)
- 71
- Annual births at peak, across 126 years of records
Wanita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wanita's strongest decade.
506 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Wanita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 14
1900s
14 births
- 1910s
1910s
221 births
- 1920s
1920s
506 births
- 1930s
1930s
413 births
- 1940s
1940s
357 births
- 1950s
1950s
310 births
- 1960s
1960s
259 births
- 1970s 196
1970s
196 births
- 1980s 103
1980s
103 births
- 1990s 55
1990s
55 births
- 2000s 37
2000s
37 births
- 2010s 34
2010s
34 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 506 births (20% of all-time use).
How Wanita 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 Wanita's total volume
Wanita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Wanita by state
Where Wanita concentrates geographically, total births since 1899
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 108 | 4.3% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 50 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 48 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 44 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 42 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 33 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Oklahoma | | 26 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Iowa | | 12 | 0.5% |
Indiana share of Wanita's total US births 4.3%
Even split
108 of 2,534 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Wanita appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wanita? ▼
Wanita has been given to 2,534 babies in the U.S. since 1899, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #13534 as of the latest data. 71 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Wanita most popular? ▼
Wanita was most popular in the 1920s decade with 506 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Wanita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wanita are Indiana (108 births), Illinois (50 births), Missouri (48 births).
How long has the name Wanita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Wanita since 1899 -- 126 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Wanita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wanda, Waneta, Wanetta, Wanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Wanita's data
- Wanita's decade-level peak was the 1920s (506 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Wanitas (108 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana 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 Wanita
Nearby Names Like Wanita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wanita
Wanda Girl
#5023 281,214 births
Waneta Girl
2,466 births
Wanetta Girl
1,114 births
Wanna Girl
550 births
Wanza Girl
418 births
Compare Wanita side by side: Wanita vs Wanda Wanita vs Waneta Wanita vs Wanetta
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Wanita
Lauryl #13533
186 births · Peak 1999
Stellar #13535
192 births · Peak 2021
Loreen #13532
3,596 births · Peak 1964
Canary #13536
428 births · Peak 1920
Lilliemae #13531
298 births · Peak 1916
Darline #13537
5,050 births · Peak 1927
Syble #13530
5,541 births · Peak 1920
Clelia #13538
530 births · Peak 1920
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, 1899–2024 (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. "Wanita: #13534 Girls' Name - 2,534 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wanita. 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 Wanita 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.