Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Laritza since 1992
Babies named Laritza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 137 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Laritza is a rare, modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. Its popularity peaked in 2004, when it ranked higher than in subsequent years. By 2025, the name had a rank of 10,917, with only about 1 in every 200,908 newborns receiving the name, indicating a very low usage. The trajectory has been stable, sustaining a niche appeal rather than surging or declining sharply. The name likely blends the Greek-derived Larisa with an Eastern European diminutive suffix, and its adoption in the U.S. has been primarily within Hispanic communities. No states stand out as strongholds, as the name is scattered thinly across the country, reflecting its overall rarity.
Laritza is a modern elaboration of the name Larisa, which itself comes from Larissa, the name of an ancient Greek city. The '-itza' suffix is characteristic of Eastern European and Slavic diminutives, giving the name a distinctive, feminine sound. It entered U.S. naming records in 1992, likely influenced by Hispanic naming trends that embrace the suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lari, Lara, Litza, Ritza
Sibling names for Laritza
Names that share Laritza's style, for a brother or sister.
