Total births
599
Girls' name · since 1960
Letti
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 599 babies named Letti, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3092
- among girls today
- 599
- born since 1960
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Letti is the #3092 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 599 recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Letti recorded 599 times among girls since 1960, holding rank #3092 nationally today, ahead of 83% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2025.
- #3092 among girls today
- 599 born since 1960
- 2010s peak decade
- 83% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Letti is currently the #3092 girls' name in America, more common than 83% of girls - 599 born since 1960, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3092
- among girls today
- 599
- born since 1960
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
Letti vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3092
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 83% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Letti was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
58 babies were named Letti in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Letti compares
599 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Letti's all-time total is 57% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Letti | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 599 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 48 | 19,840 |
Letti's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Letti's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1960, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Letti at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,092
Active since
1960
Letti popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Letti by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Letti's strongest decade.
297 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Letti births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
297 births
- 2020s
2020s
297 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 297 births (50% of all-time use).
How Letti 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 Letti's total volume
Letti vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Letti by state
Where Letti concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 0.8% |
Minnesota share of Letti's total US births 1.8%
Even split
11 of 599 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Letti? ▼
599 babies have been named Letti since 1960. It currently ranks #3092 among girls. The peak year was 2021 with 58 births.
When was Letti most popular? ▼
Letti was most popular in the 2010s decade with 297 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Letti most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Letti are Minnesota (11 births), Ohio (6 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Letti been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Letti since 1960 -- 66 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Letti? ▼
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 Letti's data
- Letti's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (297 total births) through the 2020s (297) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Lettis (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Letti
Nearby Names Like Letti
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Letti
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 Letti side by side: Letti vs Leticia Letti vs Letha Letti vs Leta
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Letti
Angelie #3091
2,232 births · Peak 2007
Nika #3093
2,497 births · Peak 2017
Tamia #3090
12,782 births · Peak 2004
Nature #3094
639 births · Peak 2025
Gillian #3089
16,059 births · Peak 1999
Saisha #3095
1,051 births · Peak 2020
Bradley #3088
1,949 births · Peak 2022
Karson #3096
2,106 births · Peak 1999
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, 1960–2025 (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. "Letti: #3092 Girls' Name - 599 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/letti. 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 Letti 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.