Letonia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationleh-TOH-nee-ah / lɛˈtoʊniəLatin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: 'of the sea'; Spanish: 'from the land of the sea'
Historical & Cultural Background
Letonia is derived from the Latin word 'letus', meaning 'sea'. The name has connections to the Spanish word 'letón', which refers to a person from the region of Letonia, or Latvia. It is a relatively uncommon name and may appeal to those seeking unique or nature-inspired names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Letonie
- Letoniah
International Variants
- Letonia (Spanish)
- Letonija (Latvian)
Famous people named Letonia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Letonia was first seen in the United States in 1962. Letonia has ranked as high as #1078 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Letonia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Letonia
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 9 |