Zorita
A feminine diminutive of Zora, from the Spanish word "zorra" meaning vixen.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Zorita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zorita today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zorita births was 1950 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zorita. 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
- • The typical person named Zorita is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Zoritas were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zorita. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1950
5 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1960 SSA rank
#7,329
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Zorita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zorita from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 5 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
Zorita 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 Zorita 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 Zorita
The name Zorita is derived from the Spanish word "zorra," which means "fox." Its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Spain, where it was likely used as a nickname or surname for someone who exhibited fox-like characteristics, such as cunning or slyness.
During the medieval period, the name Zorita was primarily found in regions of Spain, particularly in the areas of Castile and Aragon. It may have been influenced by the Moorish culture and language that had a significant impact on the Iberian Peninsula during that time.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians believe that it could be linked to the folklore and tales surrounding the fox in Spanish and European cultures.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Zorita dates back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in medieval Spanish documents and records. However, it wasn't until the 16th and 17th centuries that the name gained more widespread use.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Zorita. One such individual was Zorita Rodríguez (1347-1421), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner from the Kingdom of Castile. Another was Zorita de Córdoba (1468-1538), a Spanish painter and illustrator known for her religious works and illuminated manuscripts.
In the 19th century, Zorita García (1817-1893) was a renowned Mexican archaeologist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of pre-Columbian civilizations in Mexico and Central America.
Additionally, Zorita Corzas (1880-1962) was a Spanish educator and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and educational reforms in Spain during the early 20th century.
More recently, Zorita Janer (1915-2008) was a Puerto Rican writer and journalist who explored themes of social justice and Puerto Rican identity in her literary works.
While the name Zorita may not be as common today, its historical roots and associations with cunning, intelligence, and a connection to nature make it a unique and intriguing choice for a given name.
People
Zorita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zorita as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zorita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zorita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zorita 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 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Zorita a common name?
We classify Zorita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zorita most popular?
The single biggest year for Zorita was 1950, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zorita is about 69 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 Zorita in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zorita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zorita 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 Zorita still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zorita 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 Zorita 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 Americans are named Zorita?
See how many people share the name Zorita on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.