Rittie
A pet form of the name Rita, derived from Margarita.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Rittie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rittie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rittie births was 1885 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rittie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rittie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1885
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1907 SSA rank
#2,333
Tracked since 1885
Popularity
Rittie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rittie from the 1880s through to the 1900s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1900s, with 15 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rittie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rittie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rittie
The name Rittie is believed to have originated from the Old English language, where it was likely derived from the word "riht," meaning "right" or "just." This name's roots can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th century in what is now England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rittie can be found in the Domesday Book, a detailed survey of landowners and property holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Rittie of Wessex, suggesting that the name was in use among the Anglo-Saxon nobility at that time.
While there are no explicit mentions of the name Rittie in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars have drawn parallels between its meaning and the concept of righteousness found in various religious and philosophical traditions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rittie. One such example is Rittie the Bard (c. 1150-1220), a renowned Welsh poet and storyteller whose works played a significant role in preserving the rich cultural heritage of Wales during the Middle Ages.
Another prominent figure with the name Rittie was Rittie FitzAlan (1285-1348), an influential English noblewoman and heiress who played a pivotal role in the political landscape of her time. She was known for her unwavering support of King Edward III during his conflict with the Scottish.
In the realm of art, Rittie van der Plas (1560-1628) was a Dutch Golden Age painter renowned for her vibrant still-life compositions and portraits. Her works are displayed in prestigious galleries and museums across Europe, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this name.
Moving forward in time, Rittie Wellesley (1715-1792) was a British aristocrat and socialite who hosted influential literary salons in London, attracting some of the most prominent thinkers and writers of the 18th century.
Lastly, Rittie Graydon (1870-1944) was an American suffragist and activist who dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and social justice causes. Her tireless efforts contributed to the eventual ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote in the United States.
People
Rittie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rittie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rittie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rittie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rittie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Rittie a common name?
We classify Rittie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rittie most popular?
The single biggest year for Rittie was 1885, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rittie is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rittie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rittie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rittie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rittie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rittie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rittie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Rittie?
You can see how many Americans are named Rittie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.