Ritu
Girl nameRitu has been given to 341 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 2001.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
341
Peak year
2001 (16 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1968
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ritu — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ritu.
Sibling name ideas for Ritu
Same era and popularity as Ritu, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ritu?
Ritu has been given to 341 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ritu peak?
Ritu peaked in 2001, when 16 babies were given the name.
Is Ritu a girl or boy name?
Ritu is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Ritu are girls).
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