Letricia
A feminine Latin variation of Laetitia, meaning joy or happiness.
Name Census estimates that about 425 living Americans carry the first name Letricia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Letricia today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Letricia births was 1965 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Letricia. 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
425
~ 1 in 806,481 Americans
Peak year
1965
21 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1991 SSA rank
#9,851
Tracked since 1939
Popularity
Letricia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Letricia from the 1930s through to the 1990s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 166 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
Letricia 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 Letricia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Letricias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Letricia
The name Letricia has its origins in the Latin language, with roots tracing back to ancient Rome. It is believed to be a feminine form of the Latin name "Laetorius," which was derived from the word "laetus," meaning "joyful" or "happy." The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records from Italy and France, where it was often spelled as "Letritia" or "Letritzia."
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Letricia was a 12th-century Italian noblewoman, Letricia di Montferrato, who was a member of the powerful Montferrat family and played a significant role in the political affairs of Northern Italy during her lifetime.
In the 16th century, Letricia Borghese was an Italian painter and poet who gained recognition for her artistic talents and literary works. She was born in Rome in 1555 and was a contemporary of the renowned Renaissance artist Caravaggio.
Letricia Napoleonica, born in 1785, was a French aristocrat and one of the nieces of Napoleon Bonaparte. She was known for her close relationship with her infamous uncle and played a role in the political and social circles of the Napoleonic era.
During the 19th century, Letricia Waddington was a British author and philanthropist who devoted her life to various charitable causes. She was born in 1822 and authored several books, including a memoir titled "Recollections of a Lifetime."
Another notable figure with the name Letricia was Letricia Buckingham, an American opera singer and actress who gained fame in the early 20th century. She was born in 1892 and performed on stages across the United States and Europe, receiving critical acclaim for her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence.
While the name Letricia has roots in Latin and was more prevalent in historical contexts, it has remained a relatively uncommon name throughout the centuries. Its meaning, derived from the word "laetus," evokes a sense of joy and happiness, reflecting the positive connotations associated with this unique and beautiful name.
People
Letricia + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Letricia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Letricia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 425 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Letricia 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 806,481 US residents.
Is Letricia a common name?
We classify Letricia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 505 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Letricia most popular?
The single biggest year for Letricia was 1965, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Letricia is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Letricia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Letricia 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.