Holding steady.
Popularity of Laetitia since 1916
Babies named Laetitia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laetitia's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laetitia, a name that embodies 'joy' and 'happiness' from its Latin root, has a gentle but enduring presence. First recorded in the US in 1916, it saw its peak popularity in 1938, though it has never entered the top 1000. The name has a stable trajectory, suggesting a consistent but rare choice favored for its classical elegance and positive meaning. While it has not achieved mainstream popularity, its variants like Leticia and Letizia are more common in other languages. Laetitia remains a distinctive option that carries a sense of history and optimism without feeling dated.
Laetitia is derived from Latin laetitia meaning 'joy, happiness.' It was used as a given name in ancient Rome and later revived in the 17th century by Puritans in England. The name has been common in France and Italy, often in the forms Letizia or Lætitia. In English-speaking countries, it became more familiar in the 20th century, notably through the actress Laetitia Casta.
“Laetitia” around the world
Where Laetitia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lettie, Tia, Letty, Tisha
Sibling names for Laetitia
Names that share Laetitia's style, for a brother or sister.
