How Many People Are Named Letta?

Complete statistics for the name Letta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Letta
Very Rare
Hebrew

Letta means 'light' in Hebrew, making it a name full of hope and brightness. Only 262 people named Letta live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,259,600 Americans have this unique name. The majority of people named Letta are over 60, showing how the name has a strong connection to older generations.

~132
Living in US
1 in 2,510,979
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Hopeful Radiant
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

18,875
Worldwide Bearers
#39,490
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
10,172
🇿🇦 South Africa
6,857
🇺🇸 United States
631
🇳🇦 Namibia
405
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
167
🇳🇱 Netherlands
155
🇧🇼 Botswana
95
🇷🇺 Russia
84
🇮🇩 Indonesia
70
🇬🇷 Greece
35

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
262 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 94
29
Would be under 30 (4%)
94
Would be 30–60 (12%)
643
Would be over 60 (84%)

All 766 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
55
Modern Appeal
45
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Letta Through the Generations

Letta has been a rare but steady presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1971 when 24 babies were given this name. Today, most of the 262 people named Letta are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With only 29 under-30 and 94 aged 30-60, Letta remains a name deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 11
Missouri 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Letta's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Letta

How Many People Have the Name Letta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 132 people in the United States currently share the name Letta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,510,979 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Letta a Common or Rare Name?

Letta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Letta Mean?

Letta means "light" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Letta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Letta Most Popular?

The name Letta reached peak popularity in 1971, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Letta?

Approximately 132 people named Letta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 132. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,510,979 Americans.

Is Letta a rare name?

Letta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,510,979 Americans has this name.

What does the name Letta mean?

Letta means "light" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Letta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Letta are male and 100% are female.

When was Letta most popular?

Letta peaked in 1971 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US132
All-Time Births132
1 in X1 in 2,510,979
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age94
Peak Year1971
World Rank#39,490
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.