Latecia Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: luh-TEE-sha /ləˈtiːʃə/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: joyful; English: derived from the name Letitia
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Latecia is believed to have roots in the Latin name "Laetitia," which translates to "joy" or "happiness." The Latin term "laetitia" evolved through various linguistic adaptations, eventually influencing the development of names in Romance languages. As Latin transitioned into Old French, the name took on forms such as "Lætice" or "Letice," before being Anglicized into Latecia in English-speaking contexts, particularly during the 20th century as names from Latin and Romance languages became more popular in the English-speaking world.
Historically, the name Laetitia has been associated with various saints and figures in Christian tradition, particularly during the medieval period. For instance, Saint Laetitia is commemorated in some Christian calendars, and her name has been used in various religious texts and liturgies.
The name also appears in classical literature, where it was often used to symbolize joy and celebration, reflecting the positive connotations of its etymological roots. The Renaissance period saw a revival of interest in classical names, further embedding Laetitia and its derivatives into European naming practices.
Culturally, names derived from Laetitia have been embraced for their joyful connotations, often associated with positive attributes and celebrations. The name Latecia, while less common, carries this legacy of joy and happiness, resonating with the themes of lightness and positivity.
In some contexts, diminutive forms such as "Lettie" may also emerge, reflecting a more intimate or affectionate usage of the name. Overall, Latecia embodies a rich historical and linguistic heritage that underscores its enduring appeal.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Latecia was first seen in the United States in 1964.
Latecia has ranked as high as #1089 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in Texas, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Latecia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Latecia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Latecia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Latecia (1991)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Latecia.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1964 | 7 |