Loletta is an uncommon yet charming female given name of Latin origin, meaning 'little laurel'. It is derived from the Latin word 'laurus', which signifies 'laurel', a symbol of victory and glory in ancient Rome. Loletta was popularized during the late 19th to early 20th century as part of the trend for baby names inspired by literature and classical mythology.
The name Loletta experienced varied popularity over the course of the century, with peaks in the mid-1950s and late 1960s. The highest number of births in a single year was 10, recorded in both 1956 and 1963. However, it's notable that there were no reported births with this name between 1924 and 1941, suggesting a significant drop in usage during that period. Overall, Loletta was given to 256 newborn girls across these years.