Total births
1,096
Girls' name · since 1897
Lorette
Since 1897, U.S. Social Security records show 1,096 babies named Lorette, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,096
- total births
- 1897–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Lorette sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,096 recorded since 1897.
Lorette has 1,096 recorded births among girls since 1897, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1897 to 2012.
- 1,096 total births
- 1897–2012 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,096 girls have been named Lorette since 1897, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2012.
- 1,096
- total births
- 1897–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Lorette was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
46 babies were named Lorette in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Lorette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lorette's full recorded timeline at 1943, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1897, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1956 peak of 46 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lorette at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1897
Lorette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1897–2012
- Peak year (1956)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 116 years of records
Lorette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lorette's strongest decade.
202 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Lorette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 26
1900s
26 births
- 1910s
1910s
142 births
- 1920s
1920s
202 births
- 1930s
1930s
141 births
- 1940s
1940s
150 births
- 1950s
1950s
202 births
- 1960s
1960s
153 births
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 202 births (18% of all-time use).
How Lorette 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 Lorette's total volume
Lorette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lorette by state
Where Lorette concentrates geographically, total births since 1897
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | | 87 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 35 | 3.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | New Hampshire | | 5 | 0.5% |
Maine share of Lorette's total US births 7.9%
Even split
87 of 1,096 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorette? ▼
1,096 babies have been named Lorette since 1897. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 1956 with 46 births.
When was Lorette most popular? ▼
Lorette was most popular in the 1920s decade with 202 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Lorette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorette are Maine (87 births), Massachusetts (35 births), New York (7 births).
How long has the name Lorette been used? ▼
Records for Lorette go back to 1897, giving 116 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Lorette? ▼
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 Lorette's data
- Lorette's decade-level peak was the 1920s (202 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maine records the most Lorettes (87 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine 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 Lorette
Nearby Names Like Lorette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorette
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 Lorette side by side: Lorette vs Lori Lorette vs Lorraine Lorette vs Loretta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1897–2012 (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. "Lorette: Baby Name Since 1897 - 1,096 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorette. 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 Lorette 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 July 2026.