Doretta
girl nameDoretta entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #906 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#906
peak (1953)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1276 |
| 1890s | #1283 |
| 1900s | #1334 |
| 1910s | #1619 |
| 1920s | #1421 |
| 1930s | #1304 |
| 1940s | #1518 |
| 1950s | #1204 |
| 1960s | #2119 |
| 1970s | #4753 |
| 1980s | #8228 |
| 1990s | #9733 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
| 2020s | #14693 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Doretta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Doretta alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Doretta in 2025?
- Doretta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Doretta most popular?
- Doretta peaked in 1953, reaching #906 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Doretta with classmates?
- Doretta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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