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Loretta
GirlMeaning of Loretta: Italian: 'laurel'
Loretta is a girl's name most strongly associated with Italian naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 591st most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 1302nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#591
485 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1302
25 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
178,066
First recorded 1880 · peak 1938
Trend
rising
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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