girl's name
Louretta
loo-RET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 256
Louretta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1970 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 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1898.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Louretta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Louretta?
In 1970, Louretta 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.
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 Louretta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Louretta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Louretta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Louretta
- English loo-RET-uh
Sibling Names for Louretta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Louretta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Louretta
How popular is the name Louretta?
In 1970, Louretta 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 Louretta a girl's or a boy's name?
Louretta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Louretta?
Louretta has 3 syllables.
When was Louretta most popular?
Louretta peaked in 1957, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.