Girls name · Kentucky
Loretta in Kentucky
Loretta was the 478th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 9 babies named Loretta that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 4,909 babies Loretta.
Popularity over time
Loretta in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 22 | 119th |
| 1922 | 38 | 160th |
| 1935 | 116 | 53rd |
| 1947 | 107 | 69th |
| 1960 | 55 | 126th |
| 1972 | 34 | 152nd |
| 1985 | 5 | 504th |
| 2025 | 9 | 478th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 119th in 1910 to 478th in 2025.
The most babies named Loretta in Kentucky in a single year was 145, in 1938. Its best showing was 40th among girls names in 1937.
Across the country, Loretta reached its best rank of 23rd in Nevada (1938). See Loretta in every state →
How popular is Loretta in Kentucky?
Loretta was the 478th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 9 babies named Loretta that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 4,909 babies Loretta.
How many babies are named Loretta in Kentucky?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Loretta in Kentucky. The most babies named Loretta in Kentucky in a single year was 145, in 1938.
What is the rank of Loretta in Kentucky?
Loretta ranked 478th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 40th among girls names in 1937.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.