Letecia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from a Greek word meaning "happiness."
Name Census estimates that about 474 living Americans carry the first name Letecia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Letecia today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Letecia births was 1975 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Letecia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
474
~ 1 in 723,110 Americans
Peak year
1975
26 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2004 SSA rank
#17,673
Tracked since 1957
Census
Letecia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 794 people with the first name Letecia, which placed it at #14,743 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#14,743
National first-name rank
People counted
794
794 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
33.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Letecia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Letecia is Hispanic at 33.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (30.4%) and Black (25.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Letecia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Letecia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino33.5% · 266
- Asian and Pacific Islander30.4% · 241
- Black or African American25.1% · 199
- White7.8% · 62
- Two or more races1.9% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 11
Popularity
Letecia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Letecia from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 182 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Letecia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Letecia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Letecias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Letecia
The name Letecia has its roots in the Latin language, originating from the word "laetus," which means "joyful" or "glad." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions influenced by Latin culture, such as parts of Europe and the Mediterranean.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Letecia can be found in historical documents from the 12th century in Italy. It was a name favored by noble families, who often chose names with positive connotations for their children.
In the 13th century, the name Letecia appeared in several religious texts and records of monastic orders in France and Spain. It was associated with virtues of joy and happiness, reflecting the spiritual aspirations of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Letecia gained further prominence. Notable figures bearing this name include Letecia Volpe, an Italian poet and philosopher from the 15th century, who contributed to the literary and intellectual movements of her era.
In the 16th century, Letecia Mendoza, a Spanish noblewoman, played a pivotal role in the colonization efforts of the Americas, establishing settlements and advocating for the rights of indigenous populations.
The 17th century saw the rise of Letecia de' Medici, a member of the influential Medici family in Italy. She was a renowned patron of the arts and supported numerous artistic endeavors during the Baroque period.
In the 19th century, Letecia Montez, a Spanish dancer and actress, gained international fame for her performances and scandalous personal life, becoming a cultural icon of her time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Letecia Ramírez, a Mexican activist and educator from the early 20th century, who dedicated her life to promoting literacy and educational opportunities for underprivileged communities.
While the name Letecia has experienced fluctuations in popularity over the centuries, its essence of joy and happiness has remained a constant theme throughout its history, making it a timeless and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with positive connotations.
People
Letecia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Letecia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Letecia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Letecia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 474 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Letecia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 723,110 US residents.
Is Letecia a common name?
We classify Letecia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 525 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Letecia most popular?
The single biggest year for Letecia was 1975, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Letecia is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Letecia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 794 people with the name Letecia, or 0.26 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #14,743 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Letecia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Letecia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Letecia appears almost entirely female. Of the 793 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Letecia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Letecia is Hispanic at 33.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (30.4%) and Black (25.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Letecia most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Letecia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 33.5% (266 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Letecia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Letecia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Letecia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Letecia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Letecia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Letecia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Letecia?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Letecia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.