Loretha
girl nameLoretha entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1135 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#1135
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2607 |
| 1920s | #2024 |
| 1930s | #1435 |
| 1940s | #1567 |
| 1950s | #1678 |
| 1960s | #2092 |
| 1970s | #5075 |
| 1980s | #8083 |
| 1990s | #10738 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Loretha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Loretha 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 Loretha in 2025?
- Loretha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Loretha most popular?
- Loretha peaked in 1935, reaching #1135 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Loretha with classmates?
- Loretha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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