girl's name
Luretta
loo-RET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 341
Luretta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1961 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 1923, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1904.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Luretta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 71 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 66 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 8 |
How Popular Is Luretta?
In 1961, Luretta 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 Luretta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Luretta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Luretta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Luretta
- English loo-RET-uh
Sibling Names for Luretta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Luretta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Luretta
How popular is the name Luretta?
In 1961, Luretta 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 Luretta a girl's or a boy's name?
Luretta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Luretta?
Luretta has 3 syllables.
When was Luretta most popular?
Luretta peaked in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.