Leticia Petersen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Leticia Petersen — English
62K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Leticia Petersen is a name that combines English origins. The first name Leticia is a feminine given name of English origin. Saint Leticia, a venerated virgin martyr, saint Queen Letizia of Spain (born 1972), queen consort of Spain Leticia Avilés, Ecuadoran evolutionary biologist and ecologist Letícia Birkheuer (born 1978), Brazilian model and actress Leticia Brédice (born 1975), Argentine actress and singer Letícia Bufoni (born 1993), Brazilian-American professional street skateboarder Leticia Cáceres (born 1978), Australian stage and film director Leticia Calderón (born 1968), Mexican actress Leticia Carvalho (born 1973), Brazilian oceanographer and international civil servant Leticia Cline (born 1978), American m. The surname Petersen: Adolf Dahm-Petersen, Norwegian voice specialist Anja Petersen, German operatic soprano and university lecturer Anker Eli Petersen, Faroese writer and artist Arona Petersen, (1908-1995), author, chef and businesswoman from the Virgin Islands Christina Petersen (born 1974), German actress Devon Petersen (born 1986), South African darts player Elmer Petersen, American artist Eugen Petersen (1836-1919), German classical archaeologist and philologist Gustaf Munch-Petersen, Danish writer and painter John Hahn-Petersen, Danish actor Josef Petersen, Danish novelist Patrick Petersen, American actor Pau. Leticia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 62K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Leticia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Leticia

English

Saint Leticia, a venerated virgin martyr, saint Queen Letizia of Spain (born 1972), queen consort of Spain Leticia Avilés, Ecuadoran evolutionary biologist and ecologist Letícia Birkheuer (born 1978), Brazilian model and actress Leticia Brédice (born 1975), Argentine actress and singer Letícia Bufoni (born 1993), Brazilian-American professional street skateboarder Leticia Cáceres (born 1978), Australian stage and film director Leticia Calderón (born 1968), Mexican actress Leticia Carvalho (born 1973), Brazilian oceanographer and international civil servant Leticia Cline (born 1978), American m.

Surname: Petersen

Scandinavian

Adolf Dahm-Petersen, Norwegian voice specialist Anja Petersen, German operatic soprano and university lecturer Anker Eli Petersen, Faroese writer and artist Arona Petersen, (1908-1995), author, chef and businesswoman from the Virgin Islands Christina Petersen (born 1974), German actress Devon Petersen (born 1986), South African darts player Elmer Petersen, American artist Eugen Petersen (1836-1919), German classical archaeologist and philologist Gustaf Munch-Petersen, Danish writer and painter John Hahn-Petersen, Danish actor Josef Petersen, Danish novelist Patrick Petersen, American actor Pau.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Leticia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Leticia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Leticia Petersen

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Leticia Petersen:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Leticia?
The first name Leticia originates from English. Saint Leticia, a venerated virgin martyr, saint Queen Letizia of Spain (born 1972), queen consort of Spain Leticia Avilés, Ecuadoran evolutionary biologist and ecologist Letícia Birkheuer (born 1978), Brazilian model and actress Leticia Brédice (born 1975), Argentine actress and singer Letícia Bufoni (born 1993), Brazilian-American professional street skateboarder Leticia Cáceres (born 1978), Australian stage and film director Leticia Calderón (born 1968), Mexican actress Leticia Carvalho (born 1973), Brazilian oceanographer and international civil servant Leticia Cline (born 1978), American m.
When was Leticia most popular?
The name Leticia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Petersen?
The surname Petersen originates from Scandinavian. Adolf Dahm-Petersen, Norwegian voice specialist Anja Petersen, German operatic soprano and university lecturer Anker Eli Petersen, Faroese writer and artist Arona Petersen, (1908-1995), author, chef and businesswoman from the Virgin Islands Christina Petersen (born 1974), German actress Devon Petersen (born 1986), South African darts player Elmer Petersen, American artist Eugen Petersen (1836-1919), German classical archaeologist and philologist Gustaf Munch-Petersen, Danish writer and painter John Hahn-Petersen, Danish actor Josef Petersen, Danish novelist Patrick Petersen, American actor Pau.
What are the origins of the name Leticia Petersen?
The name Leticia Petersen combines two different traditions: the first name Leticia has English roots, while the surname Petersen originates from Scandinavian.
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