Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Lety since 1963
Babies named Lety per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Lety is a short form of Leticia, from the Latin Laetitia, meaning 'joy.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1963 and saw its peak usage in 2014. The name has remained relatively stable in popularity, ranking around 13,208th in 2025 with an estimated 1 in 267,878 newborn girls named Lety. Though not among the most common names, it offers a familiar yet distinctive sound, particularly in Hispanic communities.
Lety is a diminutive of Leticia, which derives from the Latin Laetitia, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' Laetitia was a common virtue name in early Christian contexts, symbolizing spiritual joy, and it has been used in various forms across Romance languages. The nickname Lety became popular in Spanish-speaking communities as an affectionate short form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Letty
Sibling names for Lety
Names that share Lety's style, for a brother or sister.
