Holding steady.
Popularity of Letecia since 1957
Babies named Letecia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 182 |
| 1980s | 135 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Letecia is a spelling variant of the classic Latin name Letitia, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'. This particular spelling first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957 and saw its highest usage in 1975, reflecting a modest mid-century preference for ornate variants. The name has remained stable over the decades, never ranking among the top names nationally and recorded in too few numbers to calculate a 1-in-N frequency. Its top states from the 1970s are not available, indicating usage was scattered rather than regionally concentrated. Letecia offers a distinctive twist on a traditional virtue name, appealing to parents who appreciate the meaning but want a less common spelling.
Letecia is a spelling variant of the Latin name Laetitia, which means 'joy' or 'happiness'. Laetitia was a virtue name used in ancient Rome and later adopted by Christians. In English-speaking countries, the name has appeared in various spellings since the 17th century, with Letitia being the most common form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lettie, Tisha, Letty
Sibling names for Letecia
Names that share Letecia's style, for a brother or sister.
