Lita
Lita is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Light, or diminutive suffix meaning 'little'.
Origin and history
Lita originated as a diminutival ending for names like Carmelita or Rosita, eventually developing into an independent given name. It carries a vintage, international charm and has maintained a steady but modest presence in the United States over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
4,437 babies in the United States have been named Lita since 1880. It ranks #2633 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1993.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.4 %)
- NY (22.2 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- IL (9 %)
- NM (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 45 |
| 1910-1920 | 162 |
| 1920-1930 | 439 |
| 1930-1940 | 555 |
| 1940-1950 | 331 |
| 1950-1960 | 779 |
| 1960-1970 | 674 |
| 1970-1980 | 238 |
| 1980-1990 | 206 |
| 1990-2000 | 257 |
| 2000-2010 | 427 |
| 2010-2019 | 200 |
| 2020-2029 | 108 |
Famous people named Lita
- Lita Ford: Musician, Singer
- Lita Grey: Actress
Fun facts
- Lita originally arose as the affectionate ending '-lita' in Spanish names like Lolita or Carmelita before becoming a standalone name.
- Heavy metal guitarist and singer Lita Ford brought major rock-and-roll recognition to the name in the late 1970s and 1980s.