A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rito since 1911
Babies named Rito per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rito's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 124 |
| 1930s | 112 |
| 1940s | 125 |
| 1950s | 181 |
| 1960s | 132 |
| 1970s | 172 |
| 1980s | 181 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 131 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Rito is an exceptionally rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1911 but with minimal usage since. By 2025, it ranked 8,243rd overall, with roughly 1 in 189,786 boys receiving the name. The name saw a brief period of use in the 1910s, but is now only sporadically given. Its trajectory has been rising since 2017, though from a very small base. No top states are associated with the name, reflecting its scattered adoption. While its exact origins are unclear, possibilities include Japanese roots or a modern English invention as a nickname or variant of Rico. Parents seeking a distinctive, short name might consider Rito, though its rarity means it lacks extensive historical or cultural associations.
Rito is an unusual name with multiple potential origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'bean' (豆) or 'ostrich' (駝鳥), though it is not a common given name in Japan. Alternatively, it may have developed in English-speaking contexts as a short form or nickname for longer names such as Benito or Homerito, or as a creative variant of names like Rico. There is no strong historical record of widespread use.
Sibling names for Rito
Names that share Rito's style, for a brother or sister.
