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Loreta originates from the Latin word 'Lauretum', meaning 'laurel'. The name has evolved from Lauretum to Loreto and finally to Loreta. It is commonly associated with the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor. There is no direct biblical relevance to the name. Loreta gained popularity in the late 19th century, especially in Italian-speaking regions. Common variants include Loretta and Lory. Today, it is perceived as a graceful and elegant name, with notable figures such as Loretta Lynn and Loretta Devine contributing to its recognition.

The name Loreta is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Loreta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Loreta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1672nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1735th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3342nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7287th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20144th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19950th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Loreta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.