Letitia
Letitia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Joy, happiness, or gladness.
Origin and history
Letitia is a feminine name derived from the Latin word for joy or gladness. It was traditionally associated with the Roman goddess of joy, Laetitia, and became popular in medieval England. While it enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States throughout the 20th century, it has become relatively rare today.
Popularity in the United States
11,408 babies in the United States have been named Letitia since 1880. It ranks #1511 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2084.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.2 %)
- PA (11.4 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 226 |
| 1890-1900 | 281 |
| 1900-1910 | 235 |
| 1910-1920 | 543 |
| 1920-1930 | 578 |
| 1930-1940 | 610 |
| 1940-1950 | 906 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,205 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,645 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,482 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,201 |
| 1990-2000 | 388 |
| 2000-2010 | 72 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Famous people named Letitia
- Letitia Wright: Actress
- Letitia Christian Tyler: First Lady
- Letitia Elizabeth Landon: Poet, Novelist
Nicknames
Letty, Tish, Leta, Tisha
Fun facts
- In Roman mythology, Laetitia was a minor goddess personifying joy and happiness.
- The name was introduced to Britain by the Normans and became commonly spelled as Lettice in Middle English.