Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Laretta

Name: Popularity of the name Laretta in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Laretta, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#2,530 (1956)

Total Babies

655

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1909

First Year

2024

Last Year

1956

Peak Year

#2530

Peak Rank

655

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Laretta

Laretta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1909, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 20 Larettas were born — ranking #2,530 that year. As of 2026, Laretta ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 655 Larettas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Laretta

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laretta is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laretta

What does the name Laretta mean?

Laretta is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1909. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Laretta in 2026?

In 2026, Laretta ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Laretta most popular?

Laretta reached its peak popularity in 1956, ranking #2,530 that year with 20 babies given the name.

Is Laretta a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Laretta is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Laretta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laretta include Renia, Eldonna, Carollyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laretta

Laretta is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 655 births in the dataset. Laretta's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #2,530. Use the chart and map above to compare Laretta's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.