Loretto
girl nameLoretto entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #589 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#589
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #797 |
| 1890s | #770 |
| 1900s | #1177 |
| 1910s | #1770 |
| 1920s | #2581 |
| 1930s | #3106 |
| 1940s | #3575 |
| 1950s | #4109 |
| 1960s | #5138 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Loretto are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Loretto alive today was born around 1917, making them about 108 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Loretto in 2025?
- Loretto is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Loretto most popular?
- Loretto peaked in 1891, reaching #589 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Loretto with classmates?
- Loretto will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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