Total births
987
Girls' name · since 1886
Lethia
Since 1886, U.S. Social Security records show 987 babies named Lethia, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 987
- total births
- 1886–2004
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
987 girls have been named Lethia since 1886, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lethia recorded 987 times among girls since 1886, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 2004.
- 987 total births
- 1886–2004 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
987 girls have been named Lethia since 1886, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2004.
- 987
- total births
- 1886–2004
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Lethia was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
24 babies were named Lethia in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Lethia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lethia's SSA record in two at 1934 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1892, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lethia at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Lethia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–2004
- Peak year (1917)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 119 years of records
Lethia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Lethia's strongest decade.
170 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Lethia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1890s
1890s
71 births
- 1900s
1900s
83 births
- 1910s
1910s
170 births
- 1920s
1920s
150 births
- 1930s
1930s
107 births
- 1940s
1940s
102 births
- 1950s
1950s
112 births
- 1960s
1960s
120 births
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 170 births (17% of all-time use).
How Lethia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lethia's total volume
Lethia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lethia by state
Where Lethia concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 34 | 3.4% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 10 | 1.0% |
North Carolina share of Lethia's total US births 3.4%
Even split
34 of 987 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lethia? ▼
Lethia has been given to 987 babies in the U.S. since 1886, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2004. 24 babies were born in 1917, its single highest year.
When was Lethia most popular? ▼
Lethia was most popular in the 1910s decade with 170 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Lethia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lethia are North Carolina (34 births), South Carolina (10 births).
How long has the name Lethia been used? ▼
Lethia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1886, spanning 119 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Lethia? ▼
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 Lethia's data
- Lethia's decade-level peak was the 1910s (170 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Lethias (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- 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 Lethia
Nearby Names Like Lethia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lethia
Leticia Girl
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Letha Girl
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Leta Girl
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Letitia Girl
#12165 11,408 births
Lettie Girl
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Compare Lethia side by side: Lethia vs Leticia Lethia vs Letha Lethia vs Leta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1886–2004 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lethia: Baby Name Since 1886 - 987 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lethia. 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 Lethia 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.