Name meaning & stats
Carita
Carita. 774 US babies since 1940, peak 1972. Notable Caritas are 1.5× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1972
774 US babies were named Carita between 1940 and 2025.
Where Caritas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.5× | Low · 6 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Low · 3 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, Caritas show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 80% of Caritas use it
- Carita 80%
- Karita 20%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1972)