girl's name
Ritamae
REE-tuh-may (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 47
Ritamae is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1949 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1922.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ritamae Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 27 |
How Popular Is Ritamae?
In 1949, Ritamae was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ritamae
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ritamae Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ritamae over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ritamae
- English REE-tuh-may
Sibling Names for Ritamae
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ritamae — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ritamae
How popular is the name Ritamae?
In 1949, Ritamae was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ritamae a girl's or a boy's name?
Ritamae is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ritamae?
Ritamae has 3 syllables.
When was Ritamae most popular?
Ritamae peaked in 1923, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.