How Many People Are Named Lorette?

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

Lorette
Very Rare
French

Lorette means 'light' and is a rare French name, with only 499 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 661,872 Americans. The majority of those named Lorette are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1956.

~338
Living in US
1 in 980,619
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Radiant Nostalgic Classic
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,859
Worldwide Bearers
#61,828
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
3,657
🇺🇸 United States
1,537
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,042
🇭🇹 Haiti
578
🇨🇦 Canada
570
🇫🇷 France
484
🇳🇱 Netherlands
450
🇨🇲 Cameroon
346
🇧🇪 Belgium
210
🇸🇷 Suriname
181

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
499 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
5
Would be under 30 (0%)
128
Would be 30–60 (12%)
963
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 1,096 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: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
62
Modern Appeal
38
International
96

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

📜 Lorette Through the Generations

Lorette, a name steeped in history, has seen its heyday and now stands as a testament to a bygone era. With only 499 individuals carrying this moniker in the United States, it's clear that Lorette is a very rare choice. Its peak year was 1956 when 46 babies were given this name, but today, the name's usage has stabilized, with most of its bearers being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name cherished by older generations, with only a handful of younger individuals adopting it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Maine 87
Massachusetts 35
New York 7
Illinois 6
Pennsylvania 6
California 5
New Hampshire 5

✨ Similar Names to Lorette

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lorette's French roots

📄 About the Name Lorette

How Many People Have the Name Lorette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 338 people in the United States currently share the name Lorette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 980,619 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lorette a Common or Rare Name?

Lorette 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 Lorette Mean?

Lorette means "light" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Lorette Most Popular?

The name Lorette reached peak popularity in 1956, with 46 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 Lorette?

Approximately 338 people named Lorette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 338. That works out to roughly 1 in 980,619 Americans.

Is Lorette a rare name?

Lorette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 980,619 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lorette mean?

Lorette means "light" and comes from French origins.

Is Lorette more male or female?

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

When was Lorette most popular?

Lorette peaked in 1956 with 46 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.

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 US338
All-Time Births338
1 in X1 in 980,619
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1956
World Rank#61,828
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.