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Beretta

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Pronounced beh-RET-ah /bɛˈrɛt.ɑ/High

Meaning: From the Italian surname Beretta/Berretta — 'a little cap/beret' (also a famous firearms brand); a surname/word-name; we note the surname/brandLow

In 30 seconds: A little cap; an Italian surname: Beretta. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'beh-RET-ah').
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Origin LowItalian
MeaningFrom the Italian surname Beretta/Berretta — 'a little cap/beret' (also a famous firearms brand); a surname/word-name; we note the surname/brand
U.S. rank (2025)#9547 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 267

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019602025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Beretta comes from the Italian surname Beretta/Berretta — 'a little cap/beret' (also a famous firearms brand); a surname/word-name (we note the surname/brand). A bold, modern name (said 'beh-RET-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname/word-name. Rare, a-little-cap at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Beretta is an Italian surname meaning 'a little cap/beret' (also a famous firearms brand) — a bold name (we note the surname/brand; said 'beh-RET-ah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Beretta — surname/brand

Variations

BeretahBerretta

Nicknames

Bea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beretta mean?

Beretta is an Italian surname — 'a little cap/beret' (also a firearms brand). We note the surname/brand.

How do you pronounce Beretta?

It's said beh-RET-ah /bɛˈrɛt.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Beretta a boy or girl name?

Beretta is a girl's name.

How popular is Beretta?

Beretta is a very rare name in the U.S.

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