Letitia
Meaning
“From Latin 'laetitia', meaning joy or gladness; in use as a given name since the late Roman era.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Letitia peaked in the 1890s and the 1980s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Letitia
People given the name Letitia in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Letitia deep dive
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