Coretta

Girl name

Coretta has been given to 2,433 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1968.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,433

Peak year

1968 (336 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1909

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Coretta — alternate spellings parents actually use.

178,066 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Coretta.

2,438 babies since 1922

2,428 babies since 1890

2,439 babies since 1931

2,426 babies since 1942

2,414 babies since 1915

2,414 babies since 1943

2,462 babies since 1925

2,399 babies since 1944

How popular is the name Coretta?

Coretta has been given to 2,433 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Coretta peak?

Coretta peaked in 1968, when 336 babies were given the name.

Is Coretta a girl or boy name?

Coretta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Coretta are girls).

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