Holding steady.
Popularity of Leatrice since 1908
Babies named Leatrice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 136 |
| 1920s | 2,286 |
| 1930s | 1,199 |
| 1940s | 627 |
| 1950s | 590 |
| 1960s | 439 |
| 1970s | 286 |
| 1980s | 210 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leatrice first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1908, a product of the early 20th-century fashion for combining familiar feminine names. Its peak year was 1927, when it ranked 668, reflecting the decade's high popularity for inventive, lyrical names. Though it has since fallen out of common use, the name's trajectory remains stable, as it has not seen a revival in recent years. Leatrice combines the sounds of established names like Lea and Beatrice, giving it a vintage charm that may appeal to parents seeking a rare but recognizable name from the 1920s.
Leatrice first appeared in the early 20th century as a modern coinage blending elements from names like Lea (a variant of Leah, 'weary' in Hebrew) or Leona ('lioness' in Latin) with Beatrice ('she who makes happy' in Latin). It may also be a variant of Letitia (Latin for 'joy'). The name was most popular in the 1920s in the United States, reflecting the era's taste for feminine, compound names.
Where Leatrice 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, Lea, Triss, Trixie
Sibling names for Leatrice
Names that share Leatrice's style, for a brother or sister.
