Holding steady.
Popularity of Luretta since 1904
Babies named Luretta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Luretta's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 71 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 66 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Luretta is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1904, with its peak popularity occurring just one year later in 1905. Despite that early spike, the name never achieved widespread use and has remained stable at very low frequency ever since, with no significant revival. The trajectory indicates a consistent but minimal presence, likely fewer than five births in most years. Luretta belongs to a class of feminine names formed with the -etta suffix, which were fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its connection to the more familiar Loretta may have influenced its brief emergence, though Luretta never saw the same level of adoption. The name has not appeared in top state rankings, reflecting its limited geographic spread. For parents drawn to vintage, uncommon names with a soft, melodic sound, Luretta offers a distinctive choice with a short historical footprint.
Luretta is likely a variant of Loretta, which itself is a diminutive of Laura, from Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel'. Alternatively, it may be a feminine form of the rare English name Lure, or a coinage from the fashionable -etta suffix popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name saw brief use in the 1900s, particularly around 1905, but has since become extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lulu, Retta, Etta
Sibling names for Luretta
Names that share Luretta's style, for a brother or sister.
