Ritamarie is of American origin, derived from the Latin word 'ritmo', meaning rhythm. It was popularized by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon, who named his daughter Ritamarie in 1972. The name combines elements of rhythmic sounds with a soft, feminine touch. Ritamarie has gained some recognition but remains relatively uncommon, perhaps due to its recent introduction into the naming scene.
It seems Ritamarie was quite popular as a baby name between the late 1930s and early 2000s, with peaks occurring every few years. The most common year for the name was 1963, with 7 births. Interestingly, there's a gap in popularity from 1965 to 1976 before it starts picking up again later on. Overall, Ritamarie has been given to 122 babies over these years.