UK girl's name
Lauretta
Feminine form of the Latin name Laurentius, derived from "laurus" meaning laurel tree.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lauretta is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lauretta popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Lauretta. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lauretta ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 5 girls were registered as Lauretta.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lauretta as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Lauretta mean?
The name Lauretta originates from the Latin language and is a diminutive or feminine form of the masculine name Laurentius, which was derived from the Roman surname Laurentius. This surname was associated with the laurel plant, a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Roman culture. The name Laurentius itself comes from the Latin word "laurus," meaning laurel tree.
Lauretta has been in use since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular in Italy, where it was often given to girls born in the Laurentian region near Rome. The name has also been used in other European countries, such as France and Spain, where it was sometimes spelled as Loretta or Lorette.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lauretta can be found in Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy," written in the early 14th century. In the poem, Lauretta is mentioned as a character who appears in Purgatory.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Lauretta. One of the earliest was Lauretta Pisana (c. 1235-1287), an Italian poet and philosopher who was renowned for her literary works and her involvement in the cultural and intellectual circles of her time.
Another famous Lauretta was Lauretta Torelli (1450-1508), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of artists and writers, including the renowned Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca.
In the 16th century, Lauretta Malvezzi (1500-1570) was an Italian countess and writer who gained recognition for her poetry and her involvement in the literary circles of Bologna.
During the Renaissance period, the name Lauretta was also associated with the Italian writer and poet Pietro Bembo (1470-1547), who wrote a dialogue titled "Gli Asolani" featuring a character named Lauretta.
In the 19th century, Lauretta Semper (1827-1866) was a German writer and translator who is best known for her translations of works by Honoré de Balzac and other French authors.
These are just a few examples of notable women throughout history who have carried the name Lauretta, a name with roots in ancient Roman culture and a rich literary and cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lauretta over time
The chart below shows babies named Lauretta registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lauretta, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lauretta by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lauretta was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4090 | 19 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lauretta
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lauretta: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lauretta in the UK right now?
In 2024, Lauretta was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lauretta most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 5 babies registered as Lauretta in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lauretta?
Feminine form of the Latin name Laurentius, derived from "laurus" meaning laurel tree.
How many people are called Lauretta in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Lauretta across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.