Loretha
Loretha is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,166 in the US, popular nicknames include Lor, Loy, and Lorie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Loretha is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Historical Record
Loretha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 924 babies have been named Loretha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Loretha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,166 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,166
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Loretha
Loretha is a girl name .
Loretha is currently ranked #70,166 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Loretha include Lor, Loy, Lorie, and Loreie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Loretha include Lorelai, Lorelei, Loretta, Lorena, Loren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis