Laretta
Girl nameLaretta has been given to 661 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1956. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Laretta.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
661
Peak year
1956 (20 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1909
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Laretta — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Laretta.
Sibling name ideas for Laretta
Same era and popularity as Laretta, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Laretta?
Laretta has been given to 661 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Laretta peak?
Laretta peaked in 1956, when 20 babies were given the name.
Is Laretta a girl or boy name?
Laretta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Laretta are girls).
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