Loreto

Loreto is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Loreto at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ləˈɹeɪtoʊ/

About the name Loreto

Loreto belongs to the Spanish and Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Loreto first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2154 in 1929, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 494 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Loreto in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#2154 in 1929
Peak year
1923
Total since 1880
494

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Loreto mean?

The meaning of Loreto is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Loreto a boy or girl name?

Loreto is a boy name.

What origin is the name Loreto?

Loreto comes from the Spanish and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Loreto?

Loreto first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #2154 in 1929, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Loreto?

Loreto is pronounced /ləˈɹeɪtoʊ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.