Lettie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lettie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lettie?
Lettie is spelled L-E-T-T-I-E. The name has 6 letters.
Lettie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- “Lettie” is a diminutive form of “Letitia,” which derives from the Latin word “laetitia,” meaning “joy” or “gladness.”
- Origin
- “Lettie” is commonly used as a pet form of “Letitia,” a name of Latin origin.
- Pronunciation
- LET-ee · 2 syllables
Lettie Popularity in 2025
Rank#756
Recorded Births358
- Girls usage rose 179 places to #756 and recorded 76 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lettie Mean?
“Lettie” is a diminutive form of “Letitia,” which derives from the Latin word “laetitia,” meaning “joy” or “gladness.”
Origin: “Lettie” is commonly used as a pet form of “Letitia,” a name of Latin origin.
How Do You Pronounce Lettie?
PronunciationLET-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lettie?
- History
- “Letitia” has been used historically in English records, and “Lettie” has emerged as its diminutive in English-speaking countries.
Lettie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1999 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 358 | #756 |
| 2024 | Girls | 282 | #935 |
| 2023 | Girls | 215 | #1,129 |
| 2022 | Girls | 207 | #1,166 |
| 2021 | Girls | 174 | #1,301 |
| 2020 | Girls | 147 | #1,459 |
| 2019 | Girls | 137 | #1,566 |
| 2018 | Girls | 115 | #1,774 |
| 2017 | Girls | 84 | #2,236 |
| 2016 | Girls | 106 | #1,897 |
| 2015 | Girls | 105 | #1,919 |
| 2014 | Girls | 69 | #2,560 |
| 2013 | Girls | 37 | #4,002 |
| 2012 | Girls | 34 | #4,296 |
| 2011 | Girls | 17 | #7,118 |
| 2010 | Girls | 26 | #5,247 |
| 2009 | Girls | 10 | #10,679 |
| 2008 | Girls | 6 | #15,405 |
| 2007 | Girls | 8 | #12,676 |
| 2006 | Girls | 7 | #13,606 |
| 2005 | Girls | 8 | #11,834 |
| 2003 | Girls | 10 | #9,671 |
| 2002 | Girls | 7 | #12,187 |
| 1999 | Girls | 6 | #12,688 |
When Was Lettie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
358 recorded births
National rank #756
2024 · Girls
282 recorded births
National rank #935
2023 · Girls
215 recorded births
National rank #1,129
2022 · Girls
207 recorded births
National rank #1,166
Where Lettie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #195 | 5 |
| UT | #260 | 17 |
| MN | #271 | 20 |
| IA | #275 | 12 |
| WI | #296 | 18 |
| AL | #297 | 16 |
| KY | #331 | 13 |
| MO | #350 | 17 |