girl's name
Joretta
juh-RET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,033
Joretta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1972 it was given to 8 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 1931, when 194 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1930.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Joretta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 556 |
| 1940s | 148 |
| 1950s | 192 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 25 |
How Popular Is Joretta?
In 1972, Joretta was given to 8 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 Joretta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joretta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joretta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joretta
- English juh-RET-uh
Sibling Names for Joretta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joretta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joretta
How popular is the name Joretta?
In 1972, Joretta was given to 8 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 Joretta a girl's or a boy's name?
Joretta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joretta?
Joretta has 3 syllables.
When was Joretta most popular?
Joretta peaked in 1931, when 194 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.