Girl · #7,996 in 2026

Lethea

Name: Popularity of the name Lethea in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lethea, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,996

Peak Rank

#4,315 (1950)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1911

First Year

1970

Last Year

1950

Peak Year

#4315

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lethea

Lethea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1911, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 7 Letheas were born — ranking #4,315 that year. As of 2026, Lethea ranks #7,996 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 54 Letheas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Lethea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lethea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lethea

What does the name Lethea mean?

Lethea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lethea in 2026?

In 2026, Lethea ranks #7,996 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lethea most popular?

Lethea reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #4,315 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Lethea a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lethea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Lethea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lethea include Georgeana, Zerita, Donah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lethea

Lethea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 54 births in the dataset. Lethea's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #4,315. Use the chart and map above to compare Lethea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.