Renita
Renita is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Reborn or renewed.
Origin and history
Renita is a feminine given name of Latin origin, closely related to Renata, meaning 'reborn'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon classic name that is rarely given to newborn babies.
Popularity in the United States
7,398 babies in the United States have been named Renita since 1880. It ranks #1954 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (9.3 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
- NC (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 38 |
| 1940-1950 | 119 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,584 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,400 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,504 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,233 |
| 1990-2000 | 375 |
| 2000-2010 | 108 |
| 2010-2019 | 30 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Renita
- Renita Weems: Author, Theologian
Nicknames
Ren, Nita
Fun facts
- Renita arose as a diminutive or modern elaboration of the traditional Latin name Renata.
- The name experienced its highest period of U.S. usage between the 1950s and 1970s.