Letty Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLET-ee / ˈlɛtiLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: Joy; English: Diminutive of Letitia
Historical & Cultural Background
Letty is often considered a diminutive form of Letitia, which has roots in Latin, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. It has been used as an independent name as well as a nickname. Letty has a charming and vintage appeal, making it a favored choice for many parents.
Trend Summary
Letty has seen a modest resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lettie
International Variants
- Letizia (Italian)
- Letty (Spanish)
Famous people named Letty
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Fictional characters named Letty
Letty Ortiz from the Fast & Furious franchise is a skilled mechanic and street racer.
Letty from the children's book series 'Letty's World' is known for her adventurous spirit.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Letty was first seen in the United States in 1880. Letty has ranked as high as #1260 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Letty has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Letty (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IA | 11 | |
| OH | 10 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| MN | 8 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| NE | 5 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 14 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1906 | 15 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 32 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1917 | 36 |
| 1918 | 41 |
| 1919 | 48 |
| 1920 | 50 |
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1922 | 39 |
| 1923 | 41 |
| 1924 | 64 |
| 1925 | 50 |
| 1926 | 58 |
| 1927 | 44 |
| 1928 | 54 |
| 1929 | 36 |
| 1930 | 27 |
| 1931 | 32 |
| 1932 | 56 |
| 1933 | 44 |
| 1934 | 45 |
| 1935 | 46 |
| 1936 | 33 |
| 1937 | 39 |
| 1938 | 32 |
| 1939 | 41 |
| 1940 | 38 |
| 1941 | 34 |
| 1942 | 57 |
| 1943 | 31 |
| 1944 | 33 |
| 1945 | 27 |
| 1946 | 38 |
| 1947 | 40 |
| 1948 | 31 |
| 1949 | 30 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1955 | 30 |
| 1956 | 35 |
| 1957 | 30 |
| 1958 | 63 |
| 1959 | 36 |
| 1960 | 48 |
| 1961 | 45 |
| 1962 | 43 |
| 1963 | 39 |
| 1964 | 42 |
| 1965 | 36 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 33 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2015 | 128 |
| 2016 | 163 |
| 2017 | 156 |
| 2018 | 143 |
| 2019 | 148 |
| 2020 | 119 |
| 2021 | 122 |
| 2022 | 134 |
| 2023 | 150 |
| 2024 | 130 |