Bay laurel; Greek origin, the tree symbolizing victory and honor
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Loretta is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Bay laurel; Greek origin, the tree symbolizing victory and honor". Listed origin: Italian.
lor-ET-ah
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In 2024, Loretta ranked #677 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #943 |
| 2021 | #902 |
| 2022 | #812 |
| 2023 | #763 |
| 2024 | #677 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Loretta is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Bay laurel; Greek origin, the tree symbolizing victory and honor". Listed origin: Italian.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is lor-ET-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2024, Loretta ranked #677 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Lori. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Loretta Rose, Loretta Grace, Loretta Marie, Loretta Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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