Louretta is of French origin, derived from the name 'Louisette', which itself comes from the popular French masculine name Louis. The name Louise, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned in war', influences Louretta's etymology. This unique moniker gained popularity during the Middle Ages but remains relatively rare today.
The name Louretta was quite popular between the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, with over 250 births recorded across several decades. The years with the highest number of births were in the 1950s, particularly 1957 with 12 births. However, it appears that this name's popularity began to decline after World War II, as there were fewer than 10 births per year from 1946 onwards.