#6772024 rank
1938peak year
176,832babies named Loretta since 1880
▲ +67%5-year trend
Loretta popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Loretta mean?
From the Italian place name Loreto, site of the Holy House shrine, ultimately linked to Latin laurus 'laurel'.
OriginItalian
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Loretta
Same era, same vibe — if you like Loretta, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Lorettas
- Loretta Lynn, singer
Spellings & variants
Lauretta
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