girl's name
Lorretta
luh-RET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 2,724
Lorretta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 5 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 1957, when 62 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1893.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lorretta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 32 |
| 1910s | 175 |
| 1920s | 328 |
| 1930s | 391 |
| 1940s | 411 |
| 1950s | 479 |
| 1960s | 484 |
| 1970s | 271 |
| 1980s | 98 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Lorretta?
In 2000, Lorretta was given to 5 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.
Where Lorretta Is Used
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 Lorretta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lorretta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lorretta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lorretta
- English luh-RET-uh
Sibling Names for Lorretta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lorretta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lorretta
How popular is the name Lorretta?
In 2000, Lorretta was given to 5 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 Lorretta a girl's or a boy's name?
Lorretta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lorretta?
Lorretta has 3 syllables.
When was Lorretta most popular?
Lorretta peaked in 1957, when 62 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.