Holding steady.
Popularity of Letcher since 1888
Babies named Letcher per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Letcher's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 106 |
| 1930s | 72 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Letcher is a rare masculine given name that saw most of its usage in the early 20th century. According to the data, it was first recorded in 1888 and peaked in 1910, after which its use declined. In the 1910s, it had a stable trajectory, though it never achieved widespread popularity. The name is likely derived from an English surname, and while its exact meaning is uncertain, it may relate to a profession or place. For parents seeking an uncommon, surname-style name with a vintage feel, Letcher offers distinctiveness rooted in American naming patterns of the early 1900s.
Letcher is predominantly a surname transferred to given name usage. The surname itself may derive from Middle English 'leche' meaning 'leech' as in a physician or a person who treated with leeches, or from a place name. As a given name, it saw occasional use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the southern United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Letch, Lettie
Sibling names for Letcher
Names that share Letcher's style, for a brother or sister.
