Doretta Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdoh-RET-ah / /dəˈrɛtə/Italian; Greek
Meaning
Italian: gift; Greek: a form of Dorothea
Historical & Cultural Background
Doretta is derived from the Italian name 'Doretta,' which is a diminutive of 'Dorotea' or 'Dorothea.' The name has roots in Greek, meaning 'gift of God.' It has been used in various cultures, primarily in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities. The name has a gentle and melodic quality, often associated with femininity.
Trend Summary
Doretta has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of increased use in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dorete
- Doretta
International Variants
- Doretta (Italian)
- Dorotea (Spanish)
- Dorothea (English)
Famous people named Doretta
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Fictional characters named Doretta
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Doretta was first seen in the United States in 1888. Doretta has ranked as high as #918 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Doretta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Doretta (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 19 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1918 | 29 |
| 1919 | 30 |
| 1920 | 30 |
| 1921 | 27 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1923 | 34 |
| 1924 | 39 |
| 1925 | 35 |
| 1926 | 36 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1929 | 32 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1932 | 28 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1934 | 45 |
| 1935 | 30 |
| 1936 | 27 |
| 1937 | 43 |
| 1938 | 39 |
| 1939 | 38 |
| 1940 | 29 |
| 1941 | 36 |
| 1942 | 38 |
| 1943 | 31 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1947 | 44 |
| 1948 | 36 |
| 1949 | 28 |
| 1950 | 33 |
| 1951 | 41 |
| 1952 | 86 |
| 1953 | 107 |
| 1954 | 88 |
| 1955 | 62 |
| 1956 | 65 |
| 1957 | 97 |
| 1958 | 75 |
| 1959 | 87 |
| 1960 | 42 |
| 1961 | 48 |
| 1962 | 42 |
| 1963 | 43 |
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1965 | 33 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |