Lorretta Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationluh-RET-uh / lɔːˈrɛtəLatin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: laurel; Italian: derived from Laura
Historical & Cultural Background
Lorretta is a variant of the name Loretta, which is derived from the Latin word 'laurus,' meaning 'laurel.' The laurel tree has been a symbol of victory and honor since ancient times. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with femininity and grace.
Trend Summary
Lorretta has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Loretta
- Laretta
International Variants
- Loretta (Italian)
- Lorette (French)
Famous people named Lorretta
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Fictional characters named Lorretta
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lorretta was first seen in the United States in 1893. Lorretta has ranked as high as #1047 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Lorretta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lorretta (1973)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 26 |
| 1920 | 33 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1923 | 38 |
| 1924 | 36 |
| 1925 | 40 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1927 | 37 |
| 1928 | 27 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1930 | 24 |
| 1931 | 39 |
| 1932 | 37 |
| 1933 | 40 |
| 1934 | 42 |
| 1935 | 36 |
| 1936 | 38 |
| 1937 | 41 |
| 1938 | 44 |
| 1939 | 50 |
| 1940 | 49 |
| 1941 | 43 |
| 1942 | 44 |
| 1943 | 30 |
| 1944 | 36 |
| 1945 | 31 |
| 1946 | 41 |
| 1947 | 45 |
| 1948 | 43 |
| 1949 | 49 |
| 1950 | 41 |
| 1951 | 38 |
| 1952 | 34 |
| 1953 | 44 |
| 1954 | 48 |
| 1955 | 45 |
| 1956 | 58 |
| 1957 | 62 |
| 1958 | 47 |
| 1959 | 62 |
| 1960 | 54 |
| 1961 | 51 |
| 1962 | 62 |
| 1963 | 36 |
| 1964 | 49 |
| 1965 | 44 |
| 1966 | 51 |
| 1967 | 43 |
| 1968 | 49 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1970 | 38 |
| 1971 | 48 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |