Holding steady.
Popularity of Loletta since 1918
Babies named Loletta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Loletta's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 53 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Loletta is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1918, with its peak popularity in 1925. It has since maintained a stable but very low usage, never ranking in the top 1000. The name's etymology is debated: it may be a diminutive of Lola (from Dolores, meaning 'sorrows') or a variant of Loretta (derived from Laura, meaning 'laurel'). Its peak in the 1920s reflects the era's taste for elaborate feminine forms. Today, Loletta remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a vintage sound.
Loletta is a relatively rare name that emerged in the early 20th century. It is most likely a diminutive or elaboration of Lola, itself a pet form of Dolores, which comes from the Spanish title María de los Dolores (Mary of Sorrows). Alternatively, it may be a variant of Loretta, an English name derived from the Italian Lauretta, a diminutive of Laura. The name saw modest use in the United States during the 1920s, peaking in 1925.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lola, Lettie, Etta
Sibling names for Loletta
Names that share Loletta's style, for a brother or sister.
