Loreta
girl nameLoreta entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1189 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1189
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1719 |
| 1910s | #1633 |
| 1920s | #1706 |
| 1930s | #1509 |
| 1940s | #2478 |
| 1950s | #3191 |
| 1960s | #4484 |
| 1970s | #6515 |
| 1980s | #9541 |
| 1990s | #12688 |
| 2000s | #15088 |
| 2010s | #14558 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Loreta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Loreta alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Loreta in 2025?
- Loreta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Loreta most popular?
- Loreta peaked in 1916, reaching #1189 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Loreta with classmates?
- Loreta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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