Popularity in the United States (by decade)

1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 0.300% 0.240% 0.180% 0.120% 0.060% 1880 2020
         

Numbers

 Anita (feminine) 
 Year   Rank   Percent Used 
2020 #1436 0.009
2010 #1378 0.009
2000 #999 0.012
1990 #540 0.023
1980 #289 0.047
1970 #154 0.114
1960 #89 0.235
1950 #91 0.241
1940 #99 0.218
1930 #114 0.201
1920 #144 0.146
1910 #162 0.112
1900 #212 0.069
1890 #249 0.051
1880 #332 0.026