How Many People Are Named Renita?

Complete statistics for the name Renita in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Renita
Very Rare
7,398
Estimated People
1 in 44,607
1 in X Americans
1960
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
7,398 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 56

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 234
Arkansas 103
Arizona 5
California 419
DC 40
Florida 179
Georgia 380
Iowa 10
Illinois 480
Indiana 176
Kansas 38
Kentucky 139
Louisiana 196
Maryland 71
Michigan 268
Minnesota 31
Missouri 166
Mississippi 171
North Carolina 296
New Jersey 5
New York 265
Ohio 211
Oklahoma 91
Pennsylvania 136
South Carolina 32
Tennessee 262
Texas 417
Virginia 294
Washington 13
Wisconsin 5
West Virginia 22
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Renita

How Many People Have the Name Renita in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,398 people in the United States currently share the name Renita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,607 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Renita a Common or Rare Name?

Renita is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Renita Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Renita are covered in full on the Renita name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Renita Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Renita in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Renita is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Renita Most Popular?

The name Renita reached peak popularity in 1960, with 313 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Renita Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Renita across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Renita?

Approximately 7,398 people in the United States share the name Renita, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Renita a rare name?

Renita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,607 Americans has this name.

What does the name Renita mean?

The meaning and origin of Renita is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Renita more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Renita are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Renita most popular?

The name Renita reached its peak in 1960, with 313 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People7,398
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 44,607
GenderFemale
Avg Age56
Peak Year1960
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.