Holding steady.
Popularity of Leatha since 1880
Babies named Leatha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leatha's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 121 |
| 1890s | 317 |
| 1900s | 465 |
| 1910s | 959 |
| 1920s | 1,016 |
| 1930s | 721 |
| 1940s | 666 |
| 1950s | 680 |
| 1960s | 619 |
| 1970s | 258 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leatha is a name that saw its peak usage in 1900, the year it first appeared in U.S. records. With a recorded rank of null in the latest year (2025), it has not been ranked in recent decades, indicating its rarity. The name's trajectory is described as stable, meaning it has not seen a significant resurgence. While its exact origins are uncertain, Leatha likely emerged as a variant spelling of Letha or a feminine form of Leith. Despite its obscurity, Leatha carries a vintage charm reminiscent of the early 1900s, when names like Mae, Nellie, and Roy were common.
Leatha is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Letha, which itself is possibly a short form of names like Aletha or a feminine form of the Scottish place name Leith. Alternatively, it could be a modern invention. The name saw some use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but never achieved widespread popularity.
Where Leatha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee
Variants: Letha
Sibling names for Leatha
Names that share Leatha's style, for a brother or sister.
