Girl · #11,738 in 2026

Marlita

Name: Popularity of the name Marlita in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Marlita, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,738

Peak Rank

#3,792 (1961)

Total Babies

212

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1936

First Year

1992

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#3792

Peak Rank

212

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marlita

Marlita first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1936, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 12 Marlitas were born — ranking #3,792 that year. As of 2026, Marlita ranks #11,738 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 212 Marlitas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Marlita

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marlita is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Marita
Carlita
Malita
Marlisa
Marlite
Morita
Maurita
Melita
Murrieta
Marlett
Marlatt
Marlette

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marlita

What does the name Marlita mean?

Marlita is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1936. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marlita in 2026?

In 2026, Marlita ranks #11,738 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Marlita most popular?

Marlita reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #3,792 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Marlita a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Marlita is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Marlita?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marlita include Jeaninne, Derry, Janeal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marlita

Marlita is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 212 births in the dataset. Marlita's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #3,792. Use the chart and map above to compare Marlita's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.