Laetitia
Unadapted borrowing from Latin Laetitia, laetitia (“happiness”).
Every Laetitia since 1916 — 375 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laetitia
Laetitia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1916, 375 American babies have been named Laetitia. Its peak came in 2004, when 12 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Laetitia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laetitia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,915 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,254 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,986 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,930 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,670 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,647 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,050 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,477 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,011 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,908 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,701 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,822 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,422 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,168 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,657 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,062 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,964 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,913 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,714 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Laetitia
- Laetitia Casta Model · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laetitia mean?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin Laetitia, laetitia (“happiness”).
How popular is the name Laetitia in 2025?
Laetitia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Laetitia?
375 babies have been named Laetitia in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laetitia most popular?
Laetitia peaked in 2004, when 12 newborns received the name.
Is Laetitia a boy or girl name?
Laetitia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laetitia rising or falling?
Laetitia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Laetitia?
Well-known people named Laetitia include Laetitia Casta (model).