FIRST NAME
Anita
Anita is the 171st most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 164,151 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 173 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #171 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
402,910
living · #136
2020 CENSUS
164,151
living · #171
BABIES NAMED ANITA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025165
As a female name, Anita peaked in 1957, when 5,811 babies were named Anita (the #81 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #17,775 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
173
living · #17,775
BABIES NAMED ANITA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1917–1990
19906
As a male name, Anita peaked in 1961, when 21 babies were named Anita (the #1779 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)