Total births
923
Girls' name · since 1882
Loretto
Loretto has 923 recorded births since 1882 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1915 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 923
- total births
- 1882–1964
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Loretto is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 923 have been recorded since 1882.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Loretto has been recorded 923 times among girls since 1882, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 1964.
- 923 total births
- 1882–1964 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
923 girls have been named Loretto since 1882, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1964.
- 923
- total births
- 1882–1964
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Loretto was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
28 babies were named Loretto in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Loretto's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Loretto splits its recorded history at 1921: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1935 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1915 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Loretto at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Loretto popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1964
- Peak year (1915)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Loretto popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1920 (Loretto as boys' name)
Loretto by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Loretto's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Loretto births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 61
1880s
61 births
- 1890s
1890s
161 births
- 1900s
1900s
122 births
- 1910s
1910s
166 births
- 1920s
1920s
149 births
- 1930s
1930s
81 births
- 1940s
1940s
77 births
- 1950s
1950s
76 births
- 1960s 30
1960s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 166 births (18% of all-time use).
How Loretto 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 Loretto's total volume
Loretto vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Loretto by state
Where Loretto concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 23 | 2.5% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Loretto's total US births 2.5%
Even split
23 of 923 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Loretto? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 923 babies named Loretto. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 28 births.
When was Loretto most popular? ▼
Loretto was most popular in the 1910s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Loretto most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Loretto are New York (23 births), Missouri (6 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Loretto been used? ▼
Records for Loretto go back to 1882, giving 83 years of history through 1964.
What names are similar to Loretto? ▼
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 Loretto's data
- Loretto's decade-level peak was the 1910s (166 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Lorettos (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Loretto
Nearby Names Like Loretto
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Loretto
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 Loretto side by side: Loretto vs Lori Loretto vs Lorraine Loretto 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, 1882–1964 (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. "Loretto: Baby Name Since 1882 - 923 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/loretto. 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 Loretto 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.