girl's name
Oretta
oh-RET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 221
Oretta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1960 it was given to 6 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 1915, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Oretta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Oretta?
In 1960, Oretta was given to 6 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 Oretta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oretta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oretta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oretta
- English oh-RET-uh
Sibling Names for Oretta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oretta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oretta
How popular is the name Oretta?
In 1960, Oretta was given to 6 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 Oretta a girl's or a boy's name?
Oretta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oretta?
Oretta has 3 syllables.
When was Oretta most popular?
Oretta peaked in 1915, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.