Lorretta
girl nameLorretta entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #996 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#996
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1437 |
| 1900s | #1670 |
| 1910s | #1758 |
| 1920s | #1405 |
| 1930s | #1164 |
| 1940s | #1312 |
| 1950s | #1470 |
| 1960s | #1657 |
| 1970s | #3131 |
| 1980s | #7188 |
| 1990s | #10686 |
| 2000s | #15031 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Lorretta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lorretta alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lorretta in 2025?
- Lorretta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lorretta most popular?
- Lorretta peaked in 1939, reaching #996 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lorretta with classmates?
- Lorretta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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