Lititia
Of Latin origin, meaning "joyful" or "full of joy".
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Lititia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lititia today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lititia births was 1976 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lititia. 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 Lititia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
1976
11 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1985 SSA rank
#11,694
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Lititia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lititia from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 60 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
Lititia 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 Lititia 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 Lititia
The given name Lititia is derived from the Latin word "laetitia," which means joy, gladness, or delight. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was a popular name among the aristocratic families.
In ancient Roman literature, the name Lititia appears in several works, including Cicero's "De Natura Deorum" and Virgil's "Aeneid." It was often associated with the Roman goddess of joy and happiness, Laetitia, who was revered for her ability to bring cheerfulness and contentment to those who worshipped her.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lititia dates back to the 1st century AD, when a Roman noblewoman named Lititia Priscilla was mentioned in historical records. She was the wife of a prominent senator and was known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting the poor and underprivileged citizens of Rome.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lititia. One such figure was Lititia Concordia, a 4th-century Roman Christian martyr who was executed for her beliefs during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian. Her bravery and unwavering faith made her a revered figure in early Christian circles.
Another famous Lititia was Lititia da Fabriano, an Italian painter and illuminator who lived in the 14th century. She was renowned for her exquisite illuminated manuscripts and frescoes, many of which adorned churches and monasteries throughout Italy.
In the 16th century, Lititia Monaldeschi was a prominent figure in the court of Pope Clement VIII. She was known for her intelligence, wit, and political acumen, and played a significant role in the diplomatic affairs of the papal court.
During the 18th century, Lititia Landon, an English poet and novelist, gained recognition for her literary works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. She was celebrated for her emotional and evocative writing style, and her works were widely read and appreciated during her lifetime.
Lititia Gair, born in 1815, was a British educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools and educational institutions in England, and was a vocal proponent of equal educational opportunities for women at a time when such opportunities were limited.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Lititia, a name deeply rooted in the ancient Roman tradition and associated with joy, happiness, and delight.
People
Lititia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lititia 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
Lititia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lititia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lititia 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 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Lititia a common name?
We classify Lititia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 97 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lititia most popular?
The single biggest year for Lititia was 1976, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lititia is about 53 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 Lititia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lititia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lititia 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 Lititia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lititia 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 Lititia 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 share the name Lititia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.