Total births
1,225
Girls' name · since 1900
Loreta
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 1,225 babies named Loreta, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,225
- total births
- 1900–2021
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Loreta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,225 recorded since 1900.
Loreta has 1,225 recorded births among girls since 1900, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1930s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 2021.
- 1,225 total births
- 1900–2021 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,225 girls have been named Loreta since 1900, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,225
- total births
- 1900–2021
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Loreta was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
36 babies were named Loreta in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Loreta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Loreta splits its recorded history at 1945: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1905 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Loreta at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Loreta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2021
- Peak year (1916)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 122 years of records
Loreta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Loreta's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Loreta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 36
1900s
36 births
- 1910s
1910s
186 births
- 1920s
1920s
257 births
- 1930s
1930s
259 births
- 1940s
1940s
144 births
- 1950s
1950s
134 births
- 1960s 94
1960s
94 births
- 1970s 47
1970s
47 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 34
2000s
34 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 259 births (21% of all-time use).
How Loreta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Loreta's total volume
Loreta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Loreta by state
Where Loreta concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 137 | 11.2% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 84 | 6.9% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Loreta's total US births 11.2%
Even split
137 of 1,225 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Loreta? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 1,225 babies named Loreta. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 36 births.
When was Loreta most popular? ▼
Loreta was most popular in the 1930s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Loreta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Loreta are Texas (137 births), Oklahoma (84 births), Missouri (11 births).
How long has the name Loreta been used? ▼
Loreta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1900, spanning 122 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Loreta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lori, Lorraine, Loretta, Lora, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Loreta's data
- Loreta's decade-level peak was the 1930s (259 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Loretas (137 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Loreta
Nearby Names Like Loreta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Loreta
Lori Girl
#1524 341,911 births
Lorraine Girl
#1420 209,910 births
Loretta Girl
#677 177,564 births
Lora Girl
#3516 52,235 births
Lorena Girl
#1275 44,960 births
Compare Loreta side by side: Loreta vs Lori Loreta vs Lorraine Loreta vs Loretta
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1900–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Loreta: Baby Name Since 1900 - 1,225 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/loreta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Loreta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.