Leatrice
Leatrice is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of Lee (clearing, meadow) and Beatrice (she who brings happiness).
Origin and history
Leatrice is an early 20th-century American invented name, likely created as a blend of Lee and Beatrice. It gained notable popularity in the 1820s and 1930s before dropping off in modern usage. Today, it is regarded as a vintage classic that is rarely given to newborn babies in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
5,864 babies in the United States have been named Leatrice since 1880. It ranks #2227 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.7 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- LA (8.9 %)
- PA (6.8 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 136 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,286 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,199 |
| 1940-1950 | 627 |
| 1950-1960 | 590 |
| 1960-1970 | 439 |
| 1970-1980 | 286 |
| 1980-1990 | 210 |
| 1990-2000 | 68 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Leatrice
- Leatrice Joy: Actress
- Leatrice Eiseman: Color Specialist, Author
Nicknames
Lea, Lee, Trice, Trish
Fun facts
- The name saw a peak in U.S. popularity during the 1920s, largely boosted by silent film actress Leatrice Joy.
- It was coined in North America by combining the popular phonetic elements of Lee and Beatrice.