Doretta
Doretta is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift or gift of God.
Origin and history
Doretta is a diminutive form derived from names like Doris or Dorothy, ultimately originating from Greek roots meaning gift or gift of God. It saw its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and is now quite rare. Today, it offers a vintage, classic charm with soft melodic sounds.
Popularity in the United States
2,597 babies in the United States have been named Doretta since 1880. It ranks #3468 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.2 %)
- CA (17.5 %)
- PA (12.8 %)
- IL (11.6 %)
- IN (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 53 |
| 1900-1910 | 72 |
| 1910-1920 | 186 |
| 1920-1930 | 321 |
| 1930-1940 | 330 |
| 1940-1950 | 322 |
| 1950-1960 | 741 |
| 1960-1970 | 347 |
| 1970-1980 | 129 |
| 1980-1990 | 46 |
| 1990-2000 | 24 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Nicknames
Dora, Etta, Dori, Dory
Fun facts
- Doretta developed in English-speaking regions as an elaborated diminutive combining elements of Doris or Dora with the suffix '-etta'.
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s.