Rito
Rito is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Ritual, rite, or rich/powerful.
Origin and history
Rito is a masculine name with Spanish roots, originally derived as a short form of Margarita or from the Germanic root meaning 'rich' or 'powerful'. It can also refer to the Spanish word for 'rite' or 'ritual'. In the United States, it is a rare name historically used primarily within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,472 babies in the United States have been named Rito since 1880. It ranks #3258 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1891.
States where it is most popular
- TX (63.4 %)
- CA (35.9 %)
- AZ (0.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 54 |
| 1920-1930 | 124 |
| 1930-1940 | 112 |
| 1940-1950 | 125 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 132 |
| 1970-1980 | 172 |
| 1980-1990 | 181 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 131 |
| 2010-2019 | 69 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Fun facts
- In addition to its use as a given name, 'rito' is the standard Spanish word for 'rite' or 'ritual'.