Carita

Girl name

Carita has been given to 1,087 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 1972.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,087

Peak year

1972 (33 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1900

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Carita — alternate spellings parents actually use.

16,529 babies since 1914

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carita.

1,088 babies since 1947

1,088 babies since 1967

1,090 babies since 1953

1,091 babies since 1951

1,092 babies since 1919

1,093 babies since 1914

1,080 babies since 1945

1,097 babies since 1956

How popular is the name Carita?

Carita has been given to 1,087 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Carita peak?

Carita peaked in 1972, when 33 babies were given the name.

Is Carita a girl or boy name?

Carita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carita are girls).

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