Letitia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationleh-TISH-uh / /lɛˈtɪʃə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: joy; English: gladness
Historical & Cultural Background
Letitia is derived from the Latin word 'laetitia', which means joy or gladness. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 17th century. It gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, often associated with nobility and literature. Letitia has appeared in various literary works, enhancing its cultural significance.
Trend Summary
Letitia has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the early 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Letty
- Tish
International Variants
- Letícia (Portuguese)
- Letizia (Italian)
- Letitia (Latin)
Famous people named Letitia
Letitia James is an American attorney and politician, serving as the Attorney General of New York.
Letitia Wright is a British actress known for her role as Shuri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Letitia Baldrige was an American author and etiquette expert, recognized for her contributions to social graces.
Letitia Van de Putte is a notable American politician and former member of the Texas Senate.
Fictional characters named Letitia
Letitia is a character in the novel 'The Way We Live Now' by Anthony Trollope, representing the complexities of social status.
Letitia is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Letitia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Letitia has ranked as high as #811 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Letitia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Letitia (1994)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 22 |
1881 | 19 |
1882 | 19 |
1883 | 23 |
1884 | 20 |
1885 | 18 |
1886 | 25 |
1887 | 29 |
1888 | 26 |
1889 | 25 |
1890 | 20 |
1891 | 23 |
1892 | 28 |
1893 | 32 |
1894 | 37 |
1895 | 29 |
1896 | 31 |
1897 | 23 |
1898 | 29 |
1899 | 29 |
1900 | 30 |
1901 | 18 |
1902 | 28 |
1903 | 23 |
1904 | 21 |
1905 | 27 |
1906 | 25 |
1907 | 24 |
1908 | 20 |
1909 | 19 |
1910 | 30 |
1911 | 34 |
1912 | 38 |
1913 | 49 |
1914 | 76 |
1915 | 70 |
1916 | 77 |
1917 | 59 |
1918 | 56 |
1919 | 54 |
1920 | 59 |
1921 | 54 |
1922 | 61 |
1923 | 61 |
1924 | 73 |
1925 | 58 |
1926 | 52 |
1927 | 61 |
1928 | 53 |
1929 | 46 |
1930 | 64 |
1931 | 39 |
1932 | 71 |
1933 | 56 |
1934 | 63 |
1935 | 57 |
1936 | 62 |
1937 | 71 |
1938 | 64 |
1939 | 63 |
1940 | 90 |
1941 | 106 |
1942 | 89 |
1943 | 84 |
1944 | 72 |
1945 | 76 |
1946 | 83 |
1947 | 94 |
1948 | 100 |
1949 | 112 |
1950 | 118 |
1951 | 111 |
1952 | 93 |
1953 | 115 |
1954 | 115 |
1955 | 118 |
1956 | 106 |
1957 | 132 |
1958 | 149 |
1959 | 148 |
1960 | 201 |
1961 | 300 |
1962 | 254 |
1963 | 272 |
1964 | 329 |
1965 | 281 |
1966 | 281 |
1967 | 254 |
1968 | 234 |
1969 | 239 |
1970 | 247 |
1971 | 301 |
1972 | 247 |
1973 | 278 |
1974 | 262 |
1975 | 262 |
1976 | 230 |
1977 | 230 |
1978 | 231 |
1979 | 194 |
1980 | 184 |
1981 | 150 |
1982 | 176 |
1983 | 136 |
1984 | 103 |
1985 | 107 |
1986 | 93 |
1987 | 93 |
1988 | 90 |
1989 | 69 |
1990 | 76 |
1991 | 64 |
1992 | 61 |
1993 | 42 |
1994 | 39 |
1995 | 31 |
1996 | 27 |
1997 | 15 |
1998 | 18 |
1999 | 15 |
2000 | 13 |
2001 | 7 |
2002 | 7 |
2003 | 11 |
2004 | 9 |
2005 | 5 |
2006 | 5 |
2007 | 9 |
2008 | 6 |
2012 | 6 |
2013 | 5 |
2018 | 8 |
2020 | 5 |
2021 | 5 |
2024 | 7 |