Loretta
Loretta is an Italian diminutive of Laura, derived from the Latin 'laurus' meaning laurel tree, a symbol of honor and victory. The name also has strong associations with the Italian town of Loreto, a famous pilgrimage site.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 525. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 111
- 2012: 124
- 2013: 121
- 2014: 179
- 2015: 219
- 2016: 240
- 2017: 229
- 2018: 232
- 2019: 252
- 2020: 272
- 2021: 300
- 2022: 346
- 2023: 371
- 2024: 423
- 2025: 485
- 2026 (projected): 525
Good to Know
- •Popular in the 1930s-1950s, making it a prime vintage revival choice
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Offers versatile nickname options from sweet to sophisticated
- •Strong musical and Hollywood associations give it glamorous retro appeal
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Famous People
Loretta Lynn
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Loretta Young
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Loretta Devine
Actress known for 'Waiting to Exhale' and 'Grey's Anatomy'
Loretta Swit
Actress famous for 'M*A*S*H'
Statistics
177,564
Total births since 1880
1938
Peak year
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