Total births
429
Girls' name · since 1927
Letrice
Since 1927, U.S. Social Security records show 429 babies named Letrice, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 429
- total births
- 1927–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Letrice is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 429 have been recorded since 1927.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Letrice has been recorded 429 times among girls since 1927, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1927 to 1994.
- 429 total births
- 1927–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
429 girls have been named Letrice since 1927, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 429
- total births
- 1927–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Letrice was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
28 babies were named Letrice in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Letrice's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Letrice splits its recorded history at 1978: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1927 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Letrice at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Letrice popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1994
- Peak year (1980)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Letrice by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Letrice's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Letrice births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1960s 60
1960s
60 births
- 1970s
1970s
162 births
- 1980s
1980s
150 births
- 1990s 41
1990s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 162 births (38% of all-time use).
Letrice by state
Where Letrice concentrates geographically, total births since 1927
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Letrice's total US births 2.6%
Even split
11 of 429 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Letrice? ▼
429 babies have been named Letrice since 1927. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1980 with 28 births.
When was Letrice most popular? ▼
Letrice was most popular in the 1970s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Letrice most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Letrice are California (11 births), Georgia (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Letrice been used? ▼
Records for Letrice go back to 1927, giving 68 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Letrice? ▼
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 Letrice's data
- Letrice's decade-level peak was the 1970s (162 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Letrices (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Letrice
Nearby Names Like Letrice
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Letrice
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 Letrice side by side: Letrice vs Leticia Letrice vs Letha Letrice 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, 1927–1994 (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. "Letrice: Baby Name Since 1927 - 429 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/letrice. 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 Letrice 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.