Lauretta
Meaninglaurel · English form of Laura
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #351 in 1904
11 babies were named Lauretta in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,230 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lauretta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lauretta, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lauretta would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLauretta has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Laurettas, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1904, when it ranked #351. Today it's #8,860, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLauretta has climbed 2,230 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningLauretta is an English form of Laura, which means “laurel”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Lauretta
Lauretta is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “laurel”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-tta”. US birth records list Lauretta for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 140 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1904, when it ranked #351 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 126 | 7,928 girls |
| 1890s | 207 | 4,820 girls |
| 1900s | 224 | 4,456 girls |
| 1910s | 201 | 4,973 girls |
| 1920s | 148 | 6,744 girls |
| 1930s | 115 | 8,722 girls |
| 1940s | 84 | 11,885 girls |
| 1950s | 66 | 15,267 girls |
| 1960s | 36 | 27,510 girls |
| 1970s | 15 | 64,935 girls |
| 1980s | 9.2 | 108,460 girls |
| 1990s | 5.2 | 192,678 girls |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 381,679 girls |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 277,008 girls |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 145,985 girls |
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Lauretta
What does the name Lauretta mean?
Lauretta means “laurel” in English, as a form of Laura.
What is the origin of the name Lauretta?
Lauretta has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lauretta a boy or girl name?
Lauretta is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lauretta?
Lauretta ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1904 (#351).