Leticia Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: leh-TIS-ee-ah /lɛˈtɪʃə/
Origin: Latin; Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Latin: joy; Spanish: happiness; Portuguese: joy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Leticia has its roots in the Latin word "laetitia," which translates to "joy" or "happiness." This Latin term evolved into various forms in different languages, including the Old French "Letice" and the Spanish "Leticia." The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, as Latin was a significant influence on the development of the English language, particularly through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which introduced many Latin-derived names into English-speaking cultures. Historically, Leticia has been associated with several notable figures and events.
In the Christian tradition, the name is linked to the concept of joy in the context of salvation and divine grace. It is also found in various hagiographies, where saints embodying joy and happiness are venerated.
The name appears in literature and historical texts, particularly during the Renaissance, when classical names gained renewed interest. The use of Leticia in the context of religious texts and writings contributed to its enduring presence in European cultures.
Culturally, Leticia symbolizes joy and celebration, often associated with positive attributes and virtues. The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, reinforcing its connection to happiness and delight.
In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Letty or Lety have emerged, reflecting affection and familiarity. The name's historical and cultural resonance has allowed it to maintain significance across different eras, embodying the enduring human appreciation for joy.
Famous people named Leticia
In this section, you will find notable people named Leticia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Leticia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Leticia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Leticia Wright is an actress best known for Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.
Leticia Bufoni is a professional skateboarder best known for her performances in X Games and Street League Skateboarding.
Leticia Cline is a model and television personality best known for her work on reality TV and as a host on various shows.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leticia was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Leticia has ranked as high as #467 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Arizona.
In the past 5 years the name Leticia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Leticia 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 Leticia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Leticia.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| 2024 | 115 | 0 | 115 |
| 2023 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| 2022 | 123 | 0 | 123 |
| 2021 | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| 2020 | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| 2019 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| 2018 | 131 | 0 | 131 |
| 2017 | 134 | 0 | 134 |
| 2016 | 151 | 0 | 151 |
| 2015 | 156 | 0 | 156 |
| 2014 | 160 | 0 | 160 |
| 2013 | 153 | 0 | 153 |
| 2012 | 169 | 0 | 169 |
| 2011 | 170 | 0 | 170 |
| 2010 | 232 | 0 | 232 |
| 2009 | 238 | 0 | 238 |
| 2008 | 271 | 0 | 271 |
| 2007 | 269 | 0 | 269 |
| 2006 | 342 | 0 | 342 |
| 2005 | 332 | 0 | 332 |
| 2004 | 353 | 0 | 353 |
| 2003 | 378 | 0 | 378 |
| 2002 | 391 | 0 | 391 |
| 2001 | 461 | 0 | 461 |
| 2000 | 468 | 0 | 468 |
| 1999 | 477 | 0 | 477 |
| 1998 | 541 | 0 | 541 |
| 1997 | 543 | 0 | 543 |
| 1996 | 547 | 0 | 547 |
| 1995 | 587 | 0 | 587 |
| 1994 | 649 | 0 | 649 |
| 1993 | 677 | 6 | 671 |
| 1992 | 859 | 9 | 850 |
| 1991 | 651 | 0 | 651 |
| 1990 | 793 | 11 | 782 |
| 1989 | 669 | 6 | 663 |
| 1988 | 692 | 10 | 682 |
| 1987 | 693 | 0 | 693 |
| 1986 | 684 | 11 | 673 |
| 1985 | 792 | 9 | 783 |
| 1984 | 762 | 9 | 753 |
| 1983 | 850 | 8 | 842 |
| 1982 | 975 | 9 | 966 |
| 1981 | 1,043 | 7 | 1,036 |
| 1980 | 1,079 | 9 | 1,070 |
| 1979 | 1,030 | 12 | 1,018 |
| 1978 | 1,026 | 5 | 1,021 |
| 1977 | 1,027 | 7 | 1,020 |
| 1976 | 1,042 | 5 | 1,037 |
| 1975 | 982 | 5 | 977 |
| 1974 | 1,031 | 12 | 1,019 |
| 1973 | 995 | 8 | 987 |
| 1972 | 1,067 | 15 | 1,052 |
| 1971 | 1,052 | 0 | 1,052 |
| 1970 | 979 | 6 | 973 |
| 1969 | 998 | 7 | 991 |
| 1968 | 856 | 5 | 851 |
| 1967 | 764 | 0 | 764 |
| 1966 | 848 | 7 | 841 |
| 1965 | 786 | 0 | 786 |
| 1964 | 843 | 0 | 843 |
| 1963 | 803 | 0 | 803 |
| 1962 | 791 | 0 | 791 |
| 1961 | 877 | 7 | 870 |
| 1960 | 782 | 10 | 772 |
| 1959 | 602 | 0 | 602 |
| 1958 | 554 | 0 | 554 |
| 1957 | 543 | 0 | 543 |
| 1956 | 478 | 0 | 478 |
| 1955 | 402 | 0 | 402 |
| 1954 | 326 | 0 | 326 |
| 1953 | 307 | 0 | 307 |
| 1952 | 234 | 0 | 234 |
| 1951 | 148 | 0 | 148 |
| 1950 | 110 | 0 | 110 |
| 1949 | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| 1948 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 1947 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1946 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1945 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1944 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1943 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1942 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1941 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1940 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1939 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1938 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1937 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1936 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1935 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1934 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1933 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1932 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1931 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1930 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1929 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1928 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1927 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1925 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1924 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1920 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1919 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1917 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1916 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Leticia (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 20 | |
| CA | 14 | |
| FL | 13 | |
| MA | 5 |