Louetta is an uncommon yet charming female given name of American origin, derived from the name Louisiana, which itself means "land of Louis" in French. It has a musical quality to it, ending with a soft 'ta' sound that gives it a playful and approachable feel. While not widely used today, Louetta was more popular during the early to mid-20th century, adding a vintage touch to those who bear this name. Its uniqueness makes it stand out on lists of common names but maintains a timeless charm that is both familiar and intriguing.
The name Louetta appears to have had periods of popularity and decline over the years. The earliest recorded birth was in 1880 with 6 occurrences, but there were no records for the years between 1881 and 1887. From 1887 onwards, the number of births fluctuated annually until around the early 20th century when it began to decline consistently.
There was a significant spike in popularity during World War I (1914-1918) with a peak of 24 births recorded in 1915. This trend continued into the 1920s and 1930s, reaching its highest point in 1926 with 45 births. However, after this peak, Louetta's popularity began to decline once more.
By the late 1940s and early 1950s, there were less than 20 births per year on average. The name continued to see infrequent use throughout the rest of the century, with fewer than ten births recorded each year between 1967 and 2023.
In total, over the period from 1880 to 2023, there were 1532 births registered with the name Louetta.