Declining since 2020, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Letizia since 1914
Babies named Letizia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Letizia is an Italian name with a joyful meaning, derived from the Latin Laetitia. In the United States, it remains relatively rare, with a ranking of 11,932 in 2025 and a 1-in-229,610 birth rate. Its peak popularity came in 2004, likely influenced by Queen Letizia of Spain, who became queen consort that year. Since 2020, the name has been falling in usage, showing a gradual decline after its early-2000s spike. While it has never been common in the U.S., Letizia maintains a consistent presence among families with Italian heritage or appreciation for sophisticated European names. Its sound and meaning give it an enduring appeal.
Letizia is the Italian form of the Latin name Laetitia, derived from laetitia meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'. In ancient Rome, Laetitia was a goddess of joy and fertility. The name has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages but gained prominence through the Spanish royal family, notably Queen Letizia of Spain (born 1972), who brought international attention to the name. It is also associated with the Catholic virtue of joy.
“Letizia” around the world
Where Letizia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lea, Leti, Tizia
Sibling names for Letizia
Names that share Letizia's style, for a brother or sister.
