Laticia
Laticia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Joy, gladness, or happiness.
Origin and history
Laticia is a modern English variant of the classical Latin name Laetitia, which means joy or gladness. While it enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 20th century in the United States, it is rarely given to newborn babies today. It serves as a phonetic spelling variant of Letitia or Latisha.
Popularity in the United States
2,344 babies in the United States have been named Laticia since 1880. It ranks #3638 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.9 %)
- TX (21.3 %)
- NY (12 %)
- IL (11.3 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 254 |
| 1970-1980 | 844 |
| 1980-1990 | 676 |
| 1990-2000 | 349 |
| 2000-2010 | 168 |
| 2010-2019 | 30 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Tish, Tisha, Lish
Fun facts
- Laticia is an English phonetic spelling of the ancient Roman name Laetitia, the personification of joy.
- The name saw its highest levels of usage in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.