Declining since 1985, #1,703 for girls today.
Popularity of Leticia since 1916
Babies named Leticia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 129 |
| 1940s | 352 |
| 1950s | 3,704 |
| 1960s | 8,312 |
| 1970s | 10,156 |
| 1980s | 8,161 |
| 1990s | 6,298 |
| 2000s | 3,503 |
| 2010s | 1,575 |
| 2020s | 726 |
Meaning & origin
Leticia has been recorded in the United States since 1916, but its trajectory has been falling since 1985, with a peak in 1976. In 2025, it ranked 1703, corresponding to 1 in 13,394 babies, a far cry from its mid-century popularity. The name has been steadily declining over the past four decades, with its strongest historical presence in states such as Florida, California, and Texas, reflecting its Hispanic and Catholic cultural roots. Despite the downturn, Leticia retains a classic, lyrical quality that appeals to parents seeking a name with a clear, joyful meaning and international appeal.
Leticia derives from the Latin Laetitia, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'. It was a common given name in Roman times, later popularized in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking worlds. The name entered English usage in the 16th century, often in the spelling Letitia, and has remained in modest but steady use, especially in Catholic communities.
Where Leticia 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.
“Leticia” around the world
Where Leticia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lettie, Tish, Letty
Sibling names for Leticia
Names that share Leticia's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Gabriela, Valentina, Carolina, Sofia, Isabella, Araceli, Imelda, Isela, Janet, Maribel, Maricela, Marisela, Odalys, Arcelia, Gricelda, Hortensia, Rosalva, Rosaura, Rosio, Talisha, Aracelia, Argentina, Delmy, Esthela, Irasema, Letricia, Loida, Pricila, Shelita, Talicia, Tanita, Betzaida, Delecia, Dionisia, Elidia, Enedelia, Izadora, Katricia, Mauricia, Porfiria, Reynalda, Valicia, Briceyda, Briselda, Juanna, Lekita, Lety, Lorenia, Malicia, Quantia, Valyncia, Yalissa
Brothers: Mateo, Sebastian, Diego, Alejandro, Lucas, Cortez, Oswaldo, Reinaldo, Faustino, Jacinto, Ulices, Cresencio, Hernando, Manual, Nolberto, Onesimo, Brigido, Delrico, Ederson, Ediberto, Ezequias, Jujuan, Wenceslao, Wilfrido, Baudelio, Esiquio, Everado, Letroy, Macedonio, Uvaldo, Visente
Names like Leticia
Names whose popularity has moved with Leticia's over the last 50 years.
