Loreta
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Diminutive Of Laura Or Lora Referring To The Laurel Tree Or Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic Of Honor And Victory.
- Origin
- English
Loreta Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,225 baby girls have been named Loreta. The name peaked in 1916 with 36 US births that year (rank #1203).
Top States for Loreta
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Loreta births are: Texas (137), Oklahoma (84), Missouri (11).
Other English-Origin Names Like Loreta
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6-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Loreta's exact length and starting letter: La Row, Labaan, Lacene, Lachie, Lacina.
Quick Facts About Loreta
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauretta | The Laurel Tree Or Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic Of Honor And Victory. Old Name With Many Variants. | Female | English |
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Compare Loreta to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Loreta against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).