Loretta
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Laurel; Bay Tree
Background: The name Loretta originates from the Italian name 'Loretta,' which is a diminutive form of 'Laura,' meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree.' The Latin root 'laurus' refers to the same, highlighting the association with victory and honor.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#226
Total births
177,574
Most popular decade
1930s
(95,046 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+643 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1911
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #1,387
- Peak year
- 1933
- Peak year births
- 21
- Peak rank
- #1,498
- Most recent year
- 1981
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #6,263
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 41
- First year rank
- #240
- Peak year
- 1938
- Peak year births
- 3,913
- Peak rank
- #62
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 422
- Recent rank
- #677
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).