girl's name
Corretta
kuh-RET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 131
Corretta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1982 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1968, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1934.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Corretta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 18 |
How Popular Is Corretta?
In 1982, Corretta was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Corretta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Corretta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Corretta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Corretta
- English kuh-RET-uh
Sibling Names for Corretta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Corretta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Corretta
How popular is the name Corretta?
In 1982, Corretta was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Corretta a girl's or a boy's name?
Corretta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Corretta?
Corretta has 3 syllables.
When was Corretta most popular?
Corretta peaked in 1968, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.