Lettie
Lettie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Joy, gladness, or sweet violet.
Origin and history
Lettie originated as an English diminutive for names like Letitia and Violet. Popular in late 19th-century America, it has recently experienced a mild revival alongside other vintage nicknames.
Popularity in the United States
11,097 babies in the United States have been named Lettie since 1880. It ranks #1540 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1004.
States where it is most popular
- NC (14.2 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- AL (8.7 %)
- MS (7.7 %)
- KY (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 783 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,019 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,027 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,420 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,564 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,039 |
| 1940-1950 | 804 |
| 1950-1960 | 628 |
| 1960-1970 | 324 |
| 1970-1980 | 173 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 56 |
| 2010-2019 | 730 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,383 |
Fun facts
- Lettie was commonly used as a standalone name in the late 19th century in the United States.
- While traditionally a pet form of Letitia (meaning 'joy'), it was also frequently used for Violet.