Lethia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lethia originates from Greek, specifically from the word 'lethe,' meaning forgetfulness. The name has evolved from Lethos in ancient times to its modern form. It embodies traits of creativity and uniqueness. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Lethia is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lethia has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Lethia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1828th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2756th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3632nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6451st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Lethia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lethia"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛθɪə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Lethia is derived from the Greek word 'lethe,' which translates to 'forgetfulness' or 'oblivion,' often associated with the river Lethe in Greek mythology that caused forgetfulness in those who drank from it.
Meaning
forgetfulness, oblivion
Language Evolution
Lethia (Modern English), Lethos (Ancient Greek)
Historical Usage
Lethia has not been widely used historically but gained attention in modern times, particularly among parents looking for unique names.
Variants & Derivatives
Lethie, Lethea
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lethia is perceived as a unique and poetic name, often associated with artistic or literary qualities.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lethia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lethia"
"Lethia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1828th of 9107 | 370 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2756th of 9204 | 192 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3632nd of 12526 | 210 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6451st of 19264 | 113 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Lethia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Lethia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
67.03% 1586th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
81.68% 1922nd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lethia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lethia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.