How Many People Are Named Laretta?
Complete statistics for the name Laretta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Laretta is a very rare female name, with only 367 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 899,280 Americans. The majority of those named Laretta are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 78All 655 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: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Laretta Through the Generations
Laretta reached its peak popularity in 1956 with 20 births, but since then, the name has remained stable, neither gaining nor losing significant ground. Today, there are 367 people named Laretta living in the US, with 83% being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by some families. With an average age of 78, Laretta is a name that carries a sense of history and tradition, often found among older generations.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Laretta's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Laretta
How Many People Have the Name Laretta?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 367 people in the United States currently share the name Laretta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 899,280 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Laretta a Common or Rare Name?
Laretta 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 Laretta Mean?
Laretta means "creative variant of Lara" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Laretta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Laretta Most Popular?
The name Laretta reached peak popularity in 1956, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Laretta?
Approximately 367 people named Laretta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 655. That works out to roughly 1 in 899,280 Americans.
Is Laretta a rare name?
Laretta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 899,280 Americans has this name.
What does the name Laretta mean?
Laretta means "creative variant of Lara" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Laretta more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Laretta are male and 100% are female.
When was Laretta most popular?
Laretta peaked in 1956 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.