Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorette since 1897
Babies named Lorette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lorette's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 26 |
| 1910s | 142 |
| 1920s | 202 |
| 1930s | 141 |
| 1940s | 150 |
| 1950s | 202 |
| 1960s | 153 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lorette is a French feminine name derived as a diminutive of Laura, making it a floral victory name through its connection to the laurel. Though it never reached high rankings, it was most popular in the early 1900s, with its peak year recorded as 1909. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1897 and has maintained a stable but low trajectory since. Despite its rarity today, Lorette retains a charming vintage appeal, similar to other French diminutives like Colette and Odette. Its absence from top state lists reflects its niche usage, but for parents seeking a name with old-world elegance and a subtle victory meaning, Lorette offers a distinctive choice.
Lorette is a French diminutive of Laura, which itself derives from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel'. The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome. The name Laura became popular across Europe, and Lorette emerged as a affectionate variant in France, later adopted in English-speaking countries. It saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
“Lorette” around the world
Where Lorette lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Lorrie, Etta, Lolly
Sibling names for Lorette
Names that share Lorette's style, for a brother or sister.
