Laetyn
A modern invented name with no definitive meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Laetyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 60.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Laetyn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laetyn births was 2011 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laetyn. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Laetyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
2011
10 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,316
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Laetyn
Laetyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 25 total registrations, 10 (40.0%) were male and 15 (60.0%) were female.
Laetyn as a male name
- Ranked #13,316 in 2018
- 5 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2011 (5 births)
Laetyn as a female name
- Ranked #16,442 in 2020
- 5 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2011 (5 births)
Popularity
Laetyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laetyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 20 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laetyn 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 Laetyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Laetyn
The given name Laetyn has its origins in ancient Rome, with roots dating back to the Latin language. Laetyn is derived from the Latin word "laetus," which means "joyful" or "glad." This name was commonly bestowed upon children born during times of celebration or happiness, reflecting the joy and optimism associated with their arrival.
During the Roman era, the name Laetyn was often found inscribed on various artifacts, such as pottery, mosaics, and tombstones. One notable example is a 2nd-century inscription discovered in the city of Pompeii, which mentions a woman named Laetyna. This provides evidence of the name's usage in that era.
In the 4th century, a Christian martyr named Laetyn was recorded in the ancient texts of the Catholic Church. He was said to have been executed for his faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Laetyn's unwavering devotion and sacrifice made him a revered figure in early Christian history.
The name Laetyn also appears in several medieval records and chronicles. One notable individual was Laetyn of Lübeck, a 13th-century German monk and chronicler who authored a significant work on the history of the Bishopric of Lübeck. His work remains an important source for understanding the region's history during that period.
In the Renaissance era, a prominent figure bearing the name Laetyn was Laetyn Toma, an Italian humanist scholar and poet born in 1456. Toma was renowned for his eloquent Latin writings and his contributions to the revival of classical literature during the Renaissance period.
Another notable Laetyn was Laetyn Durer, the younger brother of the famous German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. Born in 1490, Laetyn Durer was a skilled goldsmith and assisted his brother in various artistic endeavors, further cementing the name's association with the arts and cultural achievements of that era.
Throughout history, the name Laetyn has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and religious figures. Its enduring presence across centuries and cultures serves as a testament to the lasting appeal of this name rooted in joy and celebration.
People
Laetyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laetyn 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
Laetyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laetyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laetyn 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 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Laetyn a common name?
We classify Laetyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laetyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Laetyn was 2011, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laetyn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Laetyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laetyn a female name?
Yes, 60.0% of people registered as Laetyn 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 Laetyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laetyn 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 Laetyn 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Laetyn?
You can see how many Americans are named Laetyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.