Latia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Latin meaning unknown.
Name Census estimates that about 2,729 living Americans carry the first name Latia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latia today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latia births was 1987 (144 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Latia with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
2.7K
~ 1 in 125,597 Americans
Peak year
1987
144 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2018 SSA rank
#17,042
Tracked since 1968
Census
Latia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,328 people with the first name Latia, which placed it at #6,774 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#6,774
National first-name rank
People counted
2.3K
2,328 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.8
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
86.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Latia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latia is Black at 86.6%. The next largest groups are White (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Latia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Latia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American86.6% · 2,015
- White5.0% · 117
- Two or more races4.0% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 69
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 17
Popularity
Latia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latia from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 1,288 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Latia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Latias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 19 states and territories. Maryland, New York, Illinois recorded the most babies named Latia, while Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 81 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Latia
The name Latia has its roots in ancient Roman culture, derived from the Latin word "latus," meaning "broad" or "wide." It is believed to have emerged during the early days of the Roman Empire, when names were often chosen to reflect physical characteristics or virtues.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Latia can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who documented the life of a noble Roman woman named Latia Claudia, born around 150 BCE. Latia Claudia was renowned for her unwavering devotion to the Roman goddess Cybele, and her name was preserved in historical records for her influential role in religious affairs.
During the height of the Roman Empire, the name Latia gained popularity among aristocratic families, and it was often associated with individuals of high social standing. One notable figure bearing this name was Latia Domitilla, a wealthy Roman matron who lived during the 1st century CE. Domitilla was a close relative of the Roman emperor Titus and was known for her philanthropic endeavors, particularly her support for early Christian communities in Rome.
As the Roman Empire expanded, the name Latia spread to various regions under its influence, including parts of modern-day Italy, Spain, and France. In the 5th century CE, a prominent figure named Latia Theodora emerged in the Byzantine Empire. Theodora was a renowned philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in shaping the intellectual discourse of her time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Latia found its way into the annals of European history. One notable figure was Latia of Navarre, born in 1135 CE, who was a powerful monarch and military leader. She played a pivotal role in defending her kingdom against foreign invasions and was celebrated for her strategic acumen and bravery on the battlefield.
Throughout the centuries, the name Latia has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including scholars, artists, and religious figures. One such example is Latia Petrucci, an Italian Renaissance painter born in 1466 CE, who was acclaimed for her exquisite portraits and religious artworks.
While the name Latia has its roots in ancient Rome, it has transcended cultural and linguistic boundaries, becoming a part of the diverse tapestry of names found across the world. Its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the rich history and cultural exchange that has shaped the evolution of names throughout the ages.
People
Latia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Latia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,729 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 125,597 US residents.
Is Latia a common name?
We classify Latia as "Rare". It ranks above 94.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,870 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latia most popular?
The single biggest year for Latia was 1987, when 144 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latia is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Latia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,328 people with the name Latia, or 0.77 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #6,774 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Latia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Latia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Latia appears almost entirely female. Of the 2,333 people counted with this name, 99.6% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Latia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latia is Black at 86.6%. The next largest groups are White (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Latia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Latia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.6% (2,015 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Latia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Latia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Latia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Latia?
See how many Americans are named Latia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.