How Many People Are Named Larita?
Complete statistics for the name Larita: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Larita is a very rare female name, with only 1,285 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 256,752 Americans. The majority of people named Larita are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 64All 1,649 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1957Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Larita Through the Generations
Larita has seen its peak popularity in 1957 with 79 births, reflecting a generation that's now reaching their senior years. Today, the name is stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern, with a significant portion of its bearers being over 60. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in mid-century America, yet still cherished by some families today.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Larita's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Larita
How Many People Have the Name Larita?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 110 people in the United States currently share the name Larita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,013,175 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Larita a Common or Rare Name?
Larita is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Larita Mean?
Larita means "creative variant of Lara" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Larita in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Larita Most Popular?
The name Larita reached peak popularity in 1957, with 79 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Larita?
Approximately 110 people named Larita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 110. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,013,175 Americans.
Is Larita a rare name?
Larita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,013,175 Americans has this name.
What does the name Larita mean?
Larita means "creative variant of Lara" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Larita more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Larita are male and 100% are female.
When was Larita most popular?
Larita peaked in 1957 with 79 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.