Holding steady.
Popularity of Corretta since 1934
Babies named Corretta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Corretta is a rare American name that emerged in the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1934, it saw its peak usage in 1968 and has maintained a stable, low-level presence ever since. While its exact derivation is uncertain, Corretta is likely a respelling or variant of Coretta, a name brought to public attention by Coretta Scott King. Despite never ranking in the top 1,000, Corretta has a gentle, vintage feel that echoes names like Cora and Etta.
Corretta is a 20th-century American coinage, likely a respelling or elaboration of Coretta (itself a diminutive of Cora) or an adaptation of the Italian Corretta. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1934 and saw its peak usage in 1968, with sporadic but stable use since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cora, Etta, Rett
Sibling names for Corretta
Names that share Corretta's style, for a brother or sister.
