Brunetta is a distinctive Italian given name, derived from the Italian word 'bruna', which means 'dark-haired'. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for girls with dark hair. The name Brunetta was popular in Italy during the Middle Ages and continues to be used today, albeit less frequently than in previous centuries.
The name Brunetta appears to have been moderately popular between 1907 and 1971, with a total of 376 recorded births over this period. However, there are several years where no births were recorded, suggesting that the name may not have been consistently popular throughout this time. The highest number of births in a single year was 18, which occurred in 1954.