Lettie
Meaningjoy, gladness · English form of Letitia
- US rank
- #756
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #181 in 1881
358 babies were named Lettie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 703 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lettie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,490 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lettie, 358 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lettie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLettie has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Letties, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #181. Today it's #756, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLettie has climbed 703 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #756. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLettie is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #195, followed by Utah (#260) and Minnesota (#271). It's in the top 1,000 in 21 states.
- MeaningLettie is an English form of Letitia, which means “joy, gladness”.
About the name Lettie
Lettie is a girl name of English origin meaning “joy, gladness”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-tie”. US birth records list Lettie for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 140 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #181 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #756, with 358 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 612 | 1,633 girls |
| 1890s | 461 | 2,171 girls |
| 1900s | 353 | 2,835 girls |
| 1910s | 185 | 5,400 girls |
| 1920s | 130 | 7,673 girls |
| 1930s | 98 | 10,252 girls |
| 1940s | 57 | 17,587 girls |
| 1950s | 33 | 30,441 girls |
| 1960s | 18 | 56,980 girls |
| 1970s | 11 | 89,047 girls |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 206,186 girls |
| 1990s | 3.5 | 281,690 girls |
| 2000s | 3.0 | 331,126 girls |
| 2010s | 42 | 23,821 girls |
| 2020s | 142 | 7,027 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Lettie
What does the name Lettie mean?
Lettie means “joy, gladness” in English, as a form of Letitia.
What is the origin of the name Lettie?
Lettie has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lettie a boy or girl name?
Lettie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lettie?
Lettie ranked #756 for US girls in 2025, given to 358 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#181).