Loretta
Female name · ↓ Falling
78,662
Total Births
1938
Peak Year
#759
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Loretta
Loretta is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1930s with significant usage. Approximately 78,662 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,701 births |
| 1890s | 3,808 births |
| 1900s | 5,137 births |
| 1910s | 7,520 births |
| 1920s | 8,866 births |
| 1930s | 13,441 births |
| 1940s | 12,196 births |
| 1950s | 12,209 births |
| 1960s | 8,676 births |
| 1970s | 3,410 births |
| 1980s | 1,266 births |
| 1990s | 78 births |
| 2020s | 354 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Loretta?
Loretta has been given to 78,662 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1938 with 1,637 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #759.
Is Loretta a boy or girl name?
Loretta is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Loretta most popular?
Loretta was most popular in 1938, when 1,637 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Loretta?
Loretta first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).