girl's name
Floretta
flor-ET-uh (English)
- Origin Greek
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 2,071
Floretta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 9 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.
- Floretta is a name of Greek origin.
- Peaked in 1930, when 51 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1890.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Floretta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 36 |
| 1900s | 93 |
| 1910s | 263 |
| 1920s | 371 |
| 1930s | 432 |
| 1940s | 326 |
| 1950s | 297 |
| 1960s | 164 |
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 15 |
How Popular Is Floretta?
In 1981, Floretta was given to 9 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 Floretta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Floretta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Floretta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Floretta
- English flor-ET-uh
Sibling Names for Floretta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Floretta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Floretta
How popular is the name Floretta?
In 1981, Floretta was given to 9 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 Floretta a girl's or a boy's name?
Floretta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Floretta?
Floretta has 3 syllables.
When was Floretta most popular?
Floretta peaked in 1930, when 51 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.