NAME PROFILE
Loretta
Loretta is a feminine name of Italian origin meaning 'laurel' or 'the laurel tree,' which symbolizes triumph and achievement. It carries a sense of grace and resilience, often associated with individuals who possess a strong spirit and a nurturing nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 178,066 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1938 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | Yes |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 20%TX — 20%IN — 20%NY — 20%PA — 19%
Notable People
Loretta Lynn (Country singer, *Coal Miner's Daughter*) · Loretta Devine (Actress, *Grey's Anatomy*) · Loretta Swit (Actress, *M*A*S*H*) · Loretta Chase (Author, *Lord of Scoundrels*) · Loretta McNair (Television personality, *The Real World*)
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