Holding steady.
Popularity of Letia since 1957
Babies named Letia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 155 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Letia is a rare modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1957. It likely derives as a shortened form of Leticia, the Latin name meaning 'joy'. The name experienced its peak usage in 1987, ranking outside the top 1,000 but with a stable trajectory since. It is overwhelmingly given to girls. Letia remains an uncommon choice, with no recorded occurrences in most years after the 1980s.
Letia is a modern English name, likely a shortened or variant form of Leticia (from Latin laetitia 'joy, happiness'). It emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1957. The name saw modest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1987, and has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Letty, Tia, Lee
Sibling names for Letia
Names that share Letia's style, for a brother or sister.
