Loretta
girl name#606 in 2025Loretta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #62 in 1938, ranks #606 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#606
rank today
#62
peak (1938)
485
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #189 |
| 1890s | #134 |
| 1900s | #120 |
| 1910s | #118 |
| 1920s | #124 |
| 1930s | #79 |
| 1940s | #98 |
| 1950s | #130 |
| 1960s | #172 |
| 1970s | #309 |
| 1980s | #616 |
| 1990s | #1299 |
| 2000s | #2021 |
| 2010s | #1403 |
| 2020s | #782 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Loretta has been most popular in TX, MN, WI.
Living bearers
About 91,500 people named Loretta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Loretta alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Loretta in 2025?
- Loretta ranks #606 among US girl names in 2025, with 485 babies given the name.
- When was the name Loretta most popular?
- Loretta peaked in 1938, reaching #62 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Loretta with classmates?
- Loretta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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