How Many People Are Named Doretta?

Complete statistics for the name Doretta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Doretta
Very Rare
Italian

Doretta, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,407 people in the US, making it one in 234,547 Americans. The majority of those named Doretta are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1953.

~1,407
Living in US
1 in 234,547
Americans
1953
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Dora
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Charming Gracious Sophisticated
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,407
Worldwide Bearers
#105,624
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
9
🇨🇭 Switzerland
8
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5
🇧🇷 Brazil
4
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
3
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇨🇱 Chile
3
🇧🇪 Belgium
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,407 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 81
21
Would be under 30 (1%)
303
Would be 30–60 (12%)
2,273
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 2,597 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1953

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Doretta Through the Generations

Doretta has seen a slow rise in popularity since its peak in 1953 when 107 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly used by older generations, with 88% of people named Doretta being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while the name remains relatively uncommon, it's gaining some traction among younger parents, positioning itself as a blend of classic charm and modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 98
California 74
Pennsylvania 54
Illinois 49
Indiana 35
Ohio 32
Texas 21
Michigan 12
New Jersey 12
North Carolina 10

✨ Similar Names to Doretta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Doretta's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Doretta

How Many People Have the Name Doretta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,407 people in the United States currently share the name Doretta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 234,547 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Doretta a Common or Rare Name?

Doretta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Doretta Mean?

Doretta means "creative variant of Dora" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Doretta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Doretta Most Popular?

The name Doretta reached peak popularity in 1953, with 107 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Doretta?

Approximately 1,407 people named Doretta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,597. That works out to roughly 1 in 234,547 Americans.

Is Doretta a rare name?

Doretta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 234,547 Americans has this name.

What does the name Doretta mean?

Doretta means "creative variant of Dora" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Doretta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Doretta are male and 100% are female.

When was Doretta most popular?

Doretta peaked in 1953 with 107 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,407
All-Time Births2,597
1 in X1 in 234,547
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age81
Peak Year1953
World Rank#105,624
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.