Total births
282
Girls' name · since 1970
Letoya
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 282 babies named Letoya, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 282
- total births
- 1970–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Letoya is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 282 have been recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Letoya recorded 282 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2007.
- 282 total births
- 1970–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
282 girls have been named Letoya since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 282
- total births
- 1970–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Letoya was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
24 babies were named Letoya in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Letoya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Letoya splits its recorded history at 1983: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Letoya at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Letoya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2007
- Peak year (1981)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Letoya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Letoya's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Letoya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
92 births
- 1980s
1980s
166 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 166 births (59% of all-time use).
Letoya by state
Where Letoya concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 6 | 2.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.8% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.8% |
Florida share of Letoya's total US births 2.1%
Even split
6 of 282 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Letoya? ▼
282 babies have been named Letoya since 1970. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1981 with 24 births.
When was Letoya most popular? ▼
Letoya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Letoya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Letoya are Florida (6 births), New York (5 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Letoya been used? ▼
Letoya has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 38 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Letoya? ▼
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 Letoya's data
- Letoya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (166 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Letoyas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Letoya
Nearby Names Like Letoya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Letoya
Leticia Girl
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Letha Girl
19,137 births
Leta Girl
#8947 11,944 births
Letitia Girl
#12165 11,408 births
Lettie Girl
#935 11,097 births
Compare Letoya side by side: Letoya vs Leticia Letoya vs Letha Letoya vs Leta
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1970–2007 (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. "Letoya: Baby Name Since 1970 - 282 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/letoya. 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 Letoya 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 July 2026.