Loretta
Loretta: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หlษหษนษtษ/ ยท /หlษ-/
Meaning and origin of Loretta
- A female given name from Latin, variant of Lauretta, Italian diminutive of Laura; or a form of Loreto.
How popular is Loretta?
Since 1880, 177,564 girls and 502 boys in the U.S. have been named Loretta (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #62 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #1480 in 1911. In 2025 it ranked #606 for girls, with 485 babies given the name.
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Loretta FAQ
What does the name Loretta mean?
A female given name from Latin, variant of Lauretta, Italian diminutive of Laura; or a form of Loreto.
What is the origin of the name Loretta?
Loretta is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Loretta?
Since 1880, 177,564 girls and 502 boys in the U.S. have been named Loretta (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #62 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #1480 in 1911. In 2025 it ranked #606 for girls, with 485 babies given the name.
Is Loretta a boy or girl name?
Loretta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 177,564 girls and 502 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.