Lettie

Lettie is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 282 girls in the United States.

Lettie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lettie

Lettie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lettie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #184 in 1881, and in 2024 282 babies received the name — 10,739 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lettie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#184 in 1881
Peak year
2024
Babies named Lettie in 2024
282
Total since 1880
10,739

Lettie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#747 in 2025
Babies named Lettie in 2025
49
Total since 1996
396

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lettie mean?

The meaning of Lettie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lettie a boy or girl name?

Lettie is a girl name. In 2024, 282 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lettie?

Lettie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lettie?

Lettie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #184 in 1881, and 282 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].