Total births
54
Girls' name · since 1911
Lethea
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 54 babies named Lethea, peaking in 1950. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 54
- total births
- 1911–1970
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Lethea is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 54 have been recorded since 1911.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lethea has been recorded 54 times among girls since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1970.
- 54 total births
- 1911–1970 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
54 girls have been named Lethea since 1911, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1970.
- 54
- total births
- 1911–1970
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Lethea was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
7 babies were named Lethea in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Lethea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lethea splits its recorded history at 1950: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1950 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lethea at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Lethea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1970
- Peak year (1950)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Lethea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lethea's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Lethea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s
1920s
17 births
- 1950s
1950s
14 births
- 1960s
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 17 births (31% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lethea? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 54 babies named Lethea. The most recent recorded year was 1970. Its busiest year on record was 1950, with 7 births.
When was Lethea most popular? ▼
Lethea was most popular in the 1920s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
How long has the name Lethea been used? ▼
Lethea has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 60 years of data through 1970.
What names are similar to Lethea? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leticia, Letha, Leta, Letitia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lethea's data
- Lethea's decade-level peak was the 1920s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lethea
Nearby Names Like Lethea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lethea
Leticia Girl
#1760 42,984 births
Letha Girl
19,137 births
Leta Girl
#8947 11,944 births
Letitia Girl
#12165 11,408 births
Lettie Girl
#935 11,097 births
Compare Lethea side by side: Lethea vs Leticia Lethea vs Letha Lethea vs Leta
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1911–1970 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lethea: Baby Name Since 1911 - 54 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lethea. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lethea draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.