Letta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Letta is a name of Latin origin, meaning joy or happiness. It evolved from the Latin 'laetitia' through historical forms into its modern usage. The name is associated with positive traits and has no direct biblical relevance. It has seen a resurgence in popularity in contemporary times.
The name Letta is most popular in Missouri, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast 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, Letta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Letta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2687th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3086th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5018th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6845th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19180th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Letta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Letta"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛtə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Letta is derived from the Latin word 'laetitia,' meaning joy or happiness.
Meaning
joy, happiness
Language Evolution
Letta (Modern English), Laetitia (Latin), Lætitia (Old Latin)
Historical Usage
The name Letta has been used since the Renaissance period but gained more popularity in the 20th century as a feminine name reflecting joy.
Variants & Derivatives
Letty, Lettie, Letitia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Letta is perceived as a unique and cheerful name, often associated with joyfulness.
Famous People
Letta Tayler, a notable human rights advocate., Letta Mbulu, a South African singer.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Letta"
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 "Letta"
"Letta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2687th of 9107 | 197 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3086th of 9204 | 158 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5018th of 12526 | 115 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6845th of 19264 | 102 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19180th of 30306 | 29 |
Regional Popularity of "Letta" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Letta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Letta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Letta" 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.