Holding steady.
Popularity of Floretta since 1890
Babies named Floretta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1930, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Floretta's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 36 |
| 1900s | 93 |
| 1910s | 263 |
| 1920s | 371 |
| 1930s | 432 |
| 1940s | 326 |
| 1950s | 297 |
| 1960s | 164 |
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Floretta is a delicate feminine name that peaked in 1908, though it has never cracked the U.S. top 1000. Its first recorded use in Social Security data was in 1890. The name has remained stable in usage since its early 20th-century heyday, reflecting its modest but enduring appeal. While it never gained widespread popularity, it fits alongside other floral and -etta ending names like Rosetta and Loretta. No top states are associated with the name, suggesting a scattered but persistent presence across the country.
Floretta is a diminutive of Flora, from Latin flos meaning 'flower'. It emerged in the 19th century as a feminine elaboration, following the pattern of names like Rosetta and Loretta. The name saw modest use in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Flora, Flossie, Etta, Flo
Sibling names for Floretta
Names that share Floretta's style, for a brother or sister.
