Total births
51
Girls' name · since 1922
Zerita
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 51 babies named Zerita, peaking in 1950. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 51
- total births
- 1922–1962
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
51 girls have been named Zerita since 1922, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zerita has been recorded 51 times among girls since 1922, 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 1922 to 1962.
- 51 total births
- 1922–1962 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
51 girls have been named Zerita since 1922, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1962.
- 51
- total births
- 1922–1962
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Zerita was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
7 babies were named Zerita in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Zerita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zerita's SSA record in two at 1950 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1950 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zerita at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1922
Zerita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–1962
- Peak year (1950)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Zerita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Zerita's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Zerita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1940s
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
19 births
- 1960s
1960s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 19 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zerita? ▼
Zerita has been given to 51 babies in the U.S. since 1922, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1962. 7 babies were born in 1950, its single highest year.
When was Zerita most popular? ▼
Zerita was most popular in the 1950s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
How long has the name Zerita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zerita since 1922 -- 41 years through the most recent 1962 data.
What names are similar to Zerita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zera, Zeriah, Zerenity, Zerina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zerita's data
- Zerita's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (19 total births) through the 1960s (11) -- 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 Zerita
Nearby Names Like Zerita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zerita
Zera Girl
#8457 693 births
Zeriah Girl
#8272 330 births
Zerenity Girl
#7512 330 births
Zerina Girl
208 births
Zerah Girl
#11778 109 births
Compare Zerita side by side: Zerita vs Zera Zerita vs Zeriah Zerita vs Zerenity
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, 1922–1962 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zerita: Baby Name Since 1922 - 51 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zerita. 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 Zerita 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.