Total births
1,748
Girls' name · since 1902
Lorita
Since 1902, U.S. Social Security records show 1,748 babies named Lorita, peaking in 1944. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,748
- total births
- 1902–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Lorita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,748 have been recorded since 1902.
Social Security Administration records show Lorita recorded 1,748 times among girls since 1902, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 1992.
- 1,748 total births
- 1902–1992 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,748 girls have been named Lorita since 1902, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1992.
- 1,748
- total births
- 1902–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Lorita was born in this single decade.
1944
Single peak year
43 babies were named Lorita in 1944 - its busiest year on record.
Lorita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lorita's full recorded timeline at 1951, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1902, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1944 peak of 43 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lorita at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1944
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Lorita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–1992
- Peak year (1944)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Lorita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Lorita's strongest decade.
332 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Lorita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s 68
1910s
68 births
- 1920s
1920s
168 births
- 1930s
1930s
287 births
- 1940s
1940s
310 births
- 1950s
1950s
332 births
- 1960s
1960s
306 births
- 1970s
1970s
184 births
- 1980s 63
1980s
63 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 332 births (19% of all-time use).
How Lorita 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 Lorita's total volume
Lorita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lorita by state
Where Lorita concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 121 | 6.9% |
| #2 | California | | 45 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 39 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 22 | 1.3% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.3% |
Louisiana share of Lorita's total US births 6.9%
Even split
121 of 1,748 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorita? ▼
Lorita has been given to 1,748 babies in the U.S. since 1902, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1992. 43 babies were born in 1944, its single highest year.
When was Lorita most popular? ▼
Lorita was most popular in the 1950s decade with 332 total births. The single peak year was 1944.
Where is Lorita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorita are Louisiana (121 births), California (45 births), Illinois (39 births).
How long has the name Lorita been used? ▼
Lorita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1902, spanning 91 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Lorita? ▼
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 Lorita's data
- Lorita's decade-level peak was the 1950s (332 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Loritas (121 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Lorita
Nearby Names Like Lorita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorita
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 Lorita side by side: Lorita vs Lori Lorita vs Lorraine Lorita vs Loretta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1902–1992 (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. "Lorita: Baby Name Since 1902 - 1,748 Births, Peak 1944." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorita. 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 Lorita 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.