Lorretta
Lorretta is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Laurel tree or laurel wreath; victory.
Origin and history
Lorretta is a spelling variant of Loretta, an Italian elaboration of the name Laura. It ultimately derives from the Latin word for the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor. Historically moderately popular in the middle of the 20th century in the United States, it is rarely given to newborn girls today.
Popularity in the United States
2,708 babies in the United States have been named Lorretta since 1880. It ranks #3395 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34 %)
- IL (27.8 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
- IN (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 32 |
| 1910-1920 | 175 |
| 1920-1930 | 328 |
| 1930-1940 | 391 |
| 1940-1950 | 411 |
| 1950-1960 | 479 |
| 1960-1970 | 484 |
| 1970-1980 | 271 |
| 1980-1990 | 98 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Lori, Retta, Lorie
Fun facts
- Lorretta is an uncommon double-'r' variant of the classic name Loretta.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.