Laurel grove
Derived from the Latin word 'lauretum', meaning a place of laurel trees. It is primarily associated with the town of Loreto in Italy, which is home to the Basilica della Santa Casa, a major Catholic pilgrimage site. As a given name, it honors the Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of Loreto.
Less common today
Loreto isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,182 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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