Loretta: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A laurel tree, victorious and determined.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #948
- Peak
- #62 in 1938
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Loretta Means
Loretta is a girl name of English origin. A laurel tree, victorious and determined.
How Popular Loretta Is
Loretta currently ranks #948 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #62 in 1938. It is rising.
Good to Know About Loretta
- Loretta broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #62 in 1938.
- Loretta has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Loretta has been a top 100 name across 176+ years of American history.
- Loretta is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Loretta
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Loretta
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Questions About Loretta
What does Loretta mean?
Loretta is a girl name of English origin. A laurel tree, victorious and determined.
How popular is Loretta?
Loretta currently ranks #948 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #62 in 1938. It is rising.
Where does Loretta come from?
Loretta comes from English roots. Loretta broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #62 in 1938.
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