Letty
Letty is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Joy or happiness.
Origin and history
Letty originated as a diminutive of Letitia or Lettice, deriving from the Latin word for gladness or joy. Historically common in medieval England, it experienced a modern resurgence in popular culture. In the United States, it remains a charmingly vintage, moderately used choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,615 babies in the United States have been named Letty since 1880. It ranks #2573 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1326.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.7 %)
- CA (13.8 %)
- PA (8.4 %)
- OH (7 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 80 |
| 1900-1910 | 108 |
| 1910-1920 | 261 |
| 1920-1930 | 474 |
| 1930-1940 | 395 |
| 1940-1950 | 359 |
| 1950-1960 | 318 |
| 1960-1970 | 350 |
| 1970-1980 | 169 |
| 1980-1990 | 94 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 67 |
| 2010-2019 | 987 |
| 2020-2029 | 813 |
Fun facts
- Letty developed in England during the Middle Ages as a familiar spoken form of Lettice and Letitia.
- The name gained modern visibility through the Fast & Furious film franchise character Letty Ortiz.