Lecia
A feminine name perhaps derived from the German nickname for Alexia.
Name Census estimates that about 964 living Americans carry the first name Lecia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lecia today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lecia births was 1961 (93 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lecia. 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
964
~ 1 in 355,554 Americans
Peak year
1961
93 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
2015 SSA rank
#17,997
Tracked since 1944
Popularity
Lecia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lecia from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 586 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lecia 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 Lecia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lecias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Lecia, while New York, Mississippi, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lecia
The name Lecia is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to ancient Latin. It is believed to have originated as a variation of the Latin name Laetitia, which means "joy" or "gladness". This name was popular during the Roman Empire era and was often given to daughters born during joyous occasions or celebrations.
In the early centuries of the Christian era, the name Laetitia gained popularity among followers of the new faith, as it was seen as a name that reflected the joy and happiness associated with their beliefs. As Latin spread throughout Europe, variations of the name, including Lecia, began to emerge in different regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lecia can be found in medieval Italian records from the 12th century. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was often spelled as Lezia or Lezzia.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Lecia. One such figure was Lecia da Fabriano (c. 1350 - 1420), an Italian painter and illuminator of manuscripts, known for her intricate and detailed works of art.
Another notable Lecia was Lecia Albrizzi (1757 - 1853), an Italian writer and salonnière from Venice. Her salon attracted many influential figures of the time, including Lord Byron, who dedicated several poems to her.
In the world of literature, Lecia Dole (1871 - 1944) was an American novelist and poet, known for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.
Moving to more recent times, Lecia Kaslofsky (1902 - 1989) was a Canadian artist and sculptor, renowned for her abstract and modernist works in various mediums, including bronze and stone.
Lastly, Lecia Rosenthal (1926 - 2012) was a French actress and screenwriter, who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career, spanning over six decades.
While the name Lecia may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy and a connection to the ideals of joy, happiness, and celebration that were embodied in its Latin roots.
People
Lecia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lecia 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
Lecia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lecia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 964 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lecia 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 355,554 US residents.
Is Lecia a common name?
We classify Lecia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,169 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lecia most popular?
The single biggest year for Lecia was 1961, when 93 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lecia is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lecia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lecia 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.
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.