Lauretta
Lauretta is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Laurel tree, victory, honor.
Origin and history
Lauretta is a diminutive of Laura, originating from the Latin word for the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has become a rare vintage name today.
Popularity in the United States
9,710 babies in the United States have been named Lauretta since 1880. It ranks #1678 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2034.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.5 %)
- IL (14.3 %)
- PA (9.9 %)
- MA (9.5 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 173 |
| 1890-1900 | 464 |
| 1900-1910 | 654 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,621 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,776 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,223 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,200 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,256 |
| 1960-1970 | 673 |
| 1970-1980 | 241 |
| 1980-1990 | 157 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 48 |
| 2010-2019 | 63 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Famous people named Lauretta
- Lauretta Taylor: Actress
Nicknames
Laurie, Etta, Retta
Fun facts
- Lauretta developed as an Italian and French affectionate diminutive of the classical name Laura.
- The name was most commonly given to American baby girls in the early decades of the 20th century.