Holding steady.
Popularity of Letticia since 1952
Babies named Letticia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 149 |
| 1980s | 150 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Letticia is a Latin derived name meaning joy, a variant of the more common Leticia. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1952 and reached its peak popularity in 1971, though it has never entered the top 1000. The name has shown a stable trajectory over the decades, with no significant revival. Its most prominent decade was the 1970s, and it is most often spelled as Leticia in modern use. Despite its rarity, Letticia carries a classic virtue name heritage.
Letticia is a variant of Leticia, which derives from the Latin laetitia, meaning joy or happiness. The name was used in early Christian contexts as a virtue name and has been popular in Spanish and English speaking countries since the Middle Ages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lettie, Tish, Letty
Sibling names for Letticia
Names that share Letticia's style, for a brother or sister.
