Holding steady.
Popularity of Leetta since 1912
Babies named Leetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 85 |
| 1930s | 87 |
| 1940s | 100 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leetta is a rare girl's name that saw modest use in the United States during the early 20th century. Its first recorded appearance was in 1912, and it reached a peak year in 1938. While the name has not been among the top 1000 names in recent decades, its trajectory has remained stable, never experiencing a significant surge or decline. The one-in-N figure is not available due to its rarity. Leetta's origins are uncertain, but it may be a creative respelling of names like Lita or Leta. It was most common during the 1930s, though no top states are associated with it. Today, Leetta remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a vintage feel.
The name Leetta is likely a variant of Lita, a diminutive of names ending in -lita, or a respelling of Leeta. It has been in sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century, with peak usage in the 1930s. No definitive etymological root has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee
Sibling names for Leetta
Names that share Leetta's style, for a brother or sister.
