Renita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Renita has its origins in the Latin name Renatus, meaning 'reborn'. It has evolved from its masculine form to a feminine variant in modern English usage. The name conveys traits of resilience and renewal, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Renita is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Renita has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Renita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8441st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4967th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 784th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 817th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1601st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9504th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24101st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Renita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Renita"
Pronunciation
/rəˈniːtə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Renita is derived from the Latin name 'Renatus', meaning 'reborn'. The female form is often created by modifying the masculine form, adding feminine suffixes.
Meaning
reborn
Language Evolution
Renatus (Latin), Renita (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Renita gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine variant of Renatus.
Variants & Derivatives
Renata, Rena, Reni
Modern Popularity & Image
Renita is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with resilience and renewal.
Famous People
Renita R. G. K., Renita B. V. M.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Renita"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Renita"
"Renita" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8441st of 9107 | 7 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4967th of 9204 | 56 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 784th of 12526 | 3,005 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 817th of 19264 | 2,736 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1601st of 27321 | 1,410 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9504th of 35406 | 171 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24101st of 30306 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Renita" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Renita" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
31.03% 691st/2227 |
42.72% 1038th/2430 |
21.63% 617th/2853 |
35.17% 976th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
25.81% 758th/2937 |
37.93% 1321st/3483 |
17.74% 624th/3518 |
32.96% 1333rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.60% 1312th/3685 |
46.48% 2080th/4475 |
22.99% 1194th/5194 |
43.50% 2748th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Renita"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Renita" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.