Holding steady.
Popularity of Loetta since 1915
Babies named Loetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 116 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 101 |
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Loetta is a rare feminine name that saw its peak usage in 1940, according to Social Security data. Though its exact origins are unclear, it likely arose as a variant of better-known names like Loretta or Louetta. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since its first recorded appearance in 1915, but it has never been widespread, with no recorded rank in recent years. Loetta remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with early 20th-century charm.
Loetta is a rare given name that appears to have emerged in the early 20th century, likely as a variant or diminutive of names like Loretta (itself a diminutive of Laura, meaning 'laurel') or Eloise (ultimately from Old French 'Heloise', of uncertain Germanic origin). Its usage peaked in the 1940s but has since become uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lo, Etta, Lottie
Sibling names for Loetta
Names that share Loetta's style, for a brother or sister.
