Loretta
Peaked at #62 nationally in 1938, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Loretta has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Loretta — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#62
in 1938
Current rank
#677
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Loretta reached its peak popularity for girls in 1938, ranking #62 nationally with 3,913 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1324 (2014) to #677 (2024) — a 49% improvement.
As of 2024, Loretta ranks #677 nationally for girls, with 422 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #677 | 422 |
| 2023 | #763 | 370 |
| 2022 | #812 | 345 |
| 2021 | #902 | 300 |
| 2020 | #943 | 272 |
| 2019 | #1,022 | 252 |
| 2018 | #1,087 | 231 |
| 2017 | #1,103 | 229 |
Loretta — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1480
in 1911
Last ranked
#6884
in 1981
Years tracked
55
1911–1981
Trend
Falling
Loretta was already at its most popular for boys in 1911 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1480), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Loretta hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1981, when it stood at #6884.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | #6,884 | 5 |
| 1971 | #5,363 | 5 |
| 1970 | #5,157 | 5 |
| 1969 | #3,804 | 7 |
| 1968 | #3,267 | 8 |
| 1967 | #4,326 | 5 |
| 1966 | #2,566 | 11 |
| 1965 | #4,240 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Loretta most popular?
Loretta was most popular in 1938, when it ranked #62 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Loretta becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Loretta?
At least 177,574 babies have been recorded with the name Loretta in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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