Rising since 2007, #1,382 for girls today.
Popularity of Letty since 1880
Babies named Letty per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Letty's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 28 |
| 1890s | 80 |
| 1900s | 108 |
| 1910s | 261 |
| 1920s | 474 |
| 1930s | 395 |
| 1940s | 359 |
| 1950s | 318 |
| 1960s | 350 |
| 1970s | 169 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 987 |
| 2020s | 813 |
Meaning & origin
Letty is a name with a long history as a diminutive of Leticia, meaning "joy," but it has carved out its own identity. In 2025, Letty ranked 1,382nd in U.S. popularity, with roughly 1 in 10,173 baby girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been rising since 2007, and it reached its peak year in 2025. The name has seen particular favor in states like North Dakota, Minnesota, and Maryland. With its vintage charm and cheerful meaning, Letty appeals to parents looking for a short, sweet name with a touch of nostalgia.
Letty is primarily a diminutive of Leticia, which itself derives from the Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy" or "happiness." The name Leticia was used in medieval Spain and Portugal, and the nickname Letty gained independent use in English-speaking countries from the 19th century onward. It has seen periodic revivals as a standalone given name, particularly in the United States.
Where Letty is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Letty” around the world
Where Letty lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Etta, Lettie
Sibling names for Letty
Names that share Letty's style, for a brother or sister.
