FIRST NAME
Loretta
Loretta is the 301st most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 91,106 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 90 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #301 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
286,016
living · #189
2020 CENSUS
91,106
living · #301
BABIES NAMED LORETTA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025485
As a female name, Loretta peaked in 1938, when 3,913 babies were named Loretta (the #62 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #24,273 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
90
living · #24,273
BABIES NAMED LORETTA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1911–1981
19815
As a male name, Loretta peaked in 1933, when 21 babies were named Loretta (the #1523 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)