Latressa
A feminine name derived from the Latin name Lætitia meaning "gladness" or "joy".
Name Census estimates that about 265 living Americans carry the first name Latressa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latressa today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latressa births was 1979 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latressa. 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.
People living today
265
~ 1 in 1,293,413 Americans
Peak year
1979
21 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1996 SSA rank
#14,791
Tracked since 1960
Census
Latressa in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 264 people with the first name Latressa, which placed it at #32,084 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
#32,084
National first-name rank
People counted
264
264 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
86.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Latressa
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latressa is Black at 86.0%. The next largest groups are White (11.0%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). 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 Latressa 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 Latressa at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American86.0% · 227
- White11.0% · 29
- Two or more races1.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Popularity
Latressa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latressa from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 139 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latressa 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 Latressa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Latressas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Latressa
The given name Latressa is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the 20th century as a variant or elaboration of the name Latresa. Its exact origins are unclear, but it may have been derived from the Latin word "latus," meaning "wide" or "broad," possibly referring to the expansive or encompassing nature of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Latressa can be found in the United States, where it gained some popularity as a distinctive and unique name choice. While not extensively documented in historical records, a few notable individuals have borne this name over the years.
Latressa Mondragon was an American artist and sculptor active in the mid-20th century, known for her intricate metalwork and abstract sculptures. She was born in 1923 in New Mexico and passed away in 2008, leaving behind a legacy of creative works that explored themes of nature and the human form.
Latressa Sowell was a renowned African American educator and civil rights activist from Mississippi. Born in 1926, she dedicated her life to promoting equal educational opportunities and fought against racial segregation in the state's public school system. Her tireless efforts and advocacy helped pave the way for desegregation and improved access to quality education for all students.
Latressa Tate was a prominent figure in the world of fashion and design. Born in 1940 in New York City, she established herself as a successful fashion illustrator and entrepreneur, working with major brands and publications throughout her career. Her unique artistic style and innovative designs left a lasting impact on the industry.
Latressa Wilkins was an acclaimed American author and playwright, born in 1955 in California. Her critically acclaimed works explored themes of identity, family, and the complexities of the human experience. She received numerous accolades for her thought-provoking and poignant storytelling, which resonated with readers across generations.
Latressa Lacey was a pioneering scientist and researcher in the field of genetics. Born in 1968 in Texas, she made significant contributions to the understanding of genetic disorders and the development of new diagnostic tools and treatments. Her groundbreaking work earned her widespread recognition and numerous honors within the scientific community.
While the name Latressa may not have a deeply rooted historical or cultural significance, it has been borne by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from the arts and education to science and literature. Their achievements and legacies have enriched the tapestry of human endeavor, giving this distinctive name a unique and enduring presence.
People
Latressa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latressa 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
Latressa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latressa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 265 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latressa 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 1,293,413 US residents.
Is Latressa a common name?
We classify Latressa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 290 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latressa most popular?
The single biggest year for Latressa was 1979, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latressa is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Latressa in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 264 people with the name Latressa, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,084 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 Latressa 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 Latressa?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Latressa leans strongly female. 266 people counted with this name were female (98.9%), compared with 3 male bearers (1.1%). 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 Latressa?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latressa is Black at 86.0%. The next largest groups are White (11.0%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). 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 Latressa most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Latressa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.0% (227 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 Latressa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latressa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latressa 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 Latressa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latressa 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 Latressa 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 people are called Latressa?
See how many Americans are named Latressa on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.