Letitia
Letitia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Letitia
- A female given name from Latin, popular in medieval England; rather rare today.
Etymology
Name of an obscure Spanish saint, Leticia, from Latin laetitia "gladness".
How popular is Letitia?
Since 1880, 11,408 girls in the U.S. have been named Letitia. Its highest rank for girls was #346 in 1880. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Letitia FAQ
What does the name Letitia mean?
A female given name from Latin, popular in medieval England; rather rare today. Name of an obscure Spanish saint, Leticia, from Latin laetitia "gladness".
What is the origin of the name Letitia?
Letitia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Letitia?
Since 1880, 11,408 girls in the U.S. have been named Letitia. Its highest rank for girls was #346 in 1880. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Letitia a boy or girl name?
Letitia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,408 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.