Holding steady.
Popularity of Letonya since 1966
Babies named Letonya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 126 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Letonya is a rare girls' name that first entered U.S. records in 1966. Its small peak year was 1972, but it never gained broad popularity, and its trajectory has been stable at very low usage since. The name's origin is unclear, though it may be a modern invention or a variant of similar-sounding names. It has no recorded top states, indicating it has been used too infrequently to concentrate geographically. Parents who choose Letonya today are selecting a name that is both distinctive and little-known.
Letonya is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1966. It may be a modern coinage, perhaps influenced by names like Latonya or by the country name Latvia. Its short peak of usage occurred in the early 1970s, but it has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lety, Toni
Sibling names for Letonya
Names that share Letonya's style, for a brother or sister.
