Girl
Loretta
laurel crown
About Loretta
Loretta flows with vintage Hollywood glamour and mid-century charm that's experiencing a fashionable revival among discerning parents. This three-syllable name offers rhythmic beauty and substantial presence without feeling heavy or overly formal. Loretta carries associations with strong, accomplished women who've made their mark in various fields, lending it an aspirational quality. The name possesses a musical lilt that makes it pleasant to say repeatedly, with its alternating consonants and vowels creating natural melody.
Parents choosing Loretta often appreciate its retro-chic appeal and the way it stands apart from current top-ten lists while remaining recognizable and respectable. The name offers wonderful nickname potential—Etta, Lori, Retta—giving your daughter options as her personality develops. Loretta suggests someone with style, substance, and a connection to heritage without being bound by it. Its revival among younger parents indicates appreciation for names with history and character, alternatives to the more modern creations dominating recent years.
Popularity of the Name Loretta
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #243 | ||||
| 1881 | #199 | ||||
| 1882 | #195 | ||||
| 1883 | #197 | ||||
| 1884 | #188 | ||||
| 1885 | #198 | ||||
| 1886 | #165 | ||||
| 1887 | #174 | ||||
| 1888 | #178 | ||||
| 1889 | #170 | ||||
| 1890 | #156 | ||||
| 1891 | #159 | ||||
| 1892 | #153 | ||||
| 1893 | #133 | ||||
| 1894 | #131 | ||||
| 1895 | #126 | ||||
| 1896 | #122 | ||||
| 1897 | #123 | ||||
| 1898 | #118 | ||||
| 1899 | #121 | ||||
| 1900 | #121 | ||||
| 1901 | #118 | ||||
| 1902 | #124 | ||||
| 1903 | #114 | ||||
| 1904 | #116 | ||||
| 1905 | #121 | ||||
| 1906 | #121 | ||||
| 1907 | #127 | ||||
| 1908 | #119 | ||||
| 1909 | #123 | ||||
| 1910 | #124 | ||||
| 1911 | #118 | ||||
| 1912 | #119 | ||||
| 1913 | #118 | ||||
| 1914 | #122 | ||||
| 1915 | #115 | ||||
| 1916 | #113 | ||||
| 1917 | #114 | ||||
| 1918 | #116 | ||||
| 1919 | #118 | ||||
| 1920 | #120 | ||||
| 1921 | #122 | ||||
| 1922 | #125 | ||||
| 1923 | #124 | ||||
| 1924 | #124 | ||||
| 1925 | #122 | ||||
| 1926 | #126 | ||||
| 1927 | #127 | ||||
| 1928 | #123 | ||||
| 1929 | #127 | ||||
| 1930 | #105 | ||||
| 1931 | #96 | ||||
| 1932 | #89 | ||||
| 1933 | #87 | ||||
| 1934 | #83 | ||||
| 1935 | #69 | ||||
| 1936 | #70 | #200 | |||
| 1937 | #63 | ||||
| 1938 | #62 | ||||
| 1939 | #65 | #217 | |||
| 1940 | #69 | #202 | |||
| 1941 | #81 | ||||
| 1942 | #79 | #238 | |||
| 1943 | #89 | ||||
| 1944 | #98 | ||||
| 1945 | #107 | ||||
| 1946 | #111 | ||||
| 1947 | #113 | ||||
| 1948 | #115 | ||||
| 1949 | #117 | ||||
| 1950 | #120 | ||||
| 1951 | #135 | ||||
| 1952 | #136 | ||||
| 1953 | #137 | ||||
| 1954 | #125 | ||||
| 1955 | #123 | ||||
| 1956 | #126 | #244 | |||
| 1957 | #131 | #314 | |||
| 1958 | #132 | ||||
| 1959 | #136 | ||||
| 1960 | #138 | #313 | |||
| 1961 | #148 | #333 | |||
| 1962 | #160 | #310 | |||
| 1963 | #161 | #302 | |||
| 1964 | #174 | #183 | |||
| 1965 | #185 | #226 | |||
| 1966 | #175 | #344 | #207 | ||
| 1967 | #177 | #306 | |||
| 1968 | #194 | #212 | |||
| 1969 | #204 | #241 | |||
| 1970 | #231 | #279 | |||
| 1971 | #228 | #397 | #284 | ||
| 1972 | #258 | #264 | |||
| 1973 | #257 | #277 | |||
| 1974 | #266 | #297 | #247 | ||
| 1975 | #301 | #355 | #231 | ||
| 1976 | #333 | #294 | #240 | ||
| 1977 | #374 | #265 | |||
| 1978 | #421 | #313 | #233 | ||
| 1979 | #422 | #256 | |||
| 1980 | #494 | #317 | |||
| 1981 | #439 | #240 | |||
| 1982 | #493 | #328 | |||
| 1983 | #541 | #509 | |||
| 1984 | #588 | #314 | |||
| 1985 | #645 | #300 | |||
| 1986 | #627 | #379 | |||
| 1987 | #687 | #303 | |||
| 1988 | #748 | #374 | |||
| 1989 | #904 | #428 | |||
| 1990 | #920 | #331 | |||
| 2020 | #943 | ||||
| 2021 | #902 | ||||
| 2022 | #810 | #900 | |||
| 2023 | #757 | ||||
| 2024 | #677 | ||||
| 2025 | #606 | #873 | |||
| 2017 | #362 | ||||
| 1991 | #413 | #935 | |||
| 1992 | #906 | ||||
| 1993 | #878 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Loretta
Names Similar to Loretta
Nicknames for Loretta
- Lori
- Retta
- Lorry
- Ettie
Famous People Named Loretta
| Loretta Lynn | American country music singer-songwriter |
| Loretta Young | American actress |
| Loretta Sanchez | American politician |
| Loretta Devine | American actress |
| Loretta Swit | American actress |
| Loretta Lynch | American attorney and politician |
| Loretta Napoleoni | Italian economist and author |
| Loretta Perfectus Walsh | First American woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy |
Characters Named Loretta
| Loretta Castorini | Character from the movie "Moonstruck" |
| Loretta Salamone | Character from the TV series "The Sopranos" |
| Loretta Stinson | Character from the TV series "How I Met Your Mother" |
| Loretta Callisto | Character from the animated series "Miles from Tomorrowland" |
| Loretta McQuarrie | Character from the novel "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls |
| Loretta Brown | Character from the TV series "Family Guy" |
| Loretta Sussman | Character from the movie "La La Land" |
| Loretta Modern | Character from the TV series "Modern Family" |
| Loretta Lee | Character from the book "The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year" by Sue Townsend |
| Loretta Black | Character from the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Loretta Murphy | Character from the TV series "The Leftovers" |
| Loretta Mann | Character from the TV series "Home and Away" |