Latrica
Latrica is a feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 460 living Americans carry the first name Latrica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latrica today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latrica births was 1973 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latrica. 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
460
~ 1 in 745,118 Americans
Peak year
1973
36 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1995 SSA rank
#11,200
Tracked since 1962
Census
Latrica in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 295 people with the first name Latrica, which placed it at #29,826 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
#29,826
National first-name rank
People counted
295
295 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
76.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Latrica
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latrica is Black at 76.9%. The next largest groups are White (16.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Latrica 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 Latrica at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American76.9% · 227
- White16.3% · 48
- Two or more races3.4% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 5
Popularity
Latrica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latrica 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 260 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
Latrica 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 Latrica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Latricas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, Arkansas, Florida recorded the most babies named Latrica, while Louisiana, Illinois, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Latrica
The name Latrica is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that trace back to the ancient world. Its origins can be traced to the Latin language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "latrocinium," which means "robbery" or "plundering." This unusual connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were known for their skill in thievery or their penchant for acquiring wealth through unconventional means.
During the Roman era, the name Latrica was occasionally bestowed upon individuals, particularly those from lower social classes or those who lived on the fringes of society. However, it is important to note that historical records from this period are often incomplete, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact origins and early usage of the name with certainty.
One of the earliest known references to the name Latrica can be found in a collection of Roman legal texts from the 3rd century AD. In these texts, there is a mention of a woman named Latrica who was involved in a dispute over property rights. Beyond this brief mention, little is known about her life or the specific circumstances surrounding the case.
As the centuries passed, the name Latrica fell into relative obscurity, with only a handful of recorded instances appearing throughout history. One notable figure who bore this name was Latrica of Antioch, a 6th-century Byzantine noblewoman who was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the arts.
In the 11th century, a woman named Latrica de Montfort was recorded as a prominent landowner in the region of Normandy, France. Her name appears in several legal documents and property records from the time, suggesting that she was a woman of considerable wealth and influence.
Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, we find Latrica Borgia, a lesser-known member of the infamous Borgia family of Renaissance Italy. While her exact role and contributions are not well-documented, her name appears in several family records and historical accounts of the time.
Another notable figure named Latrica was a 17th-century Italian artist and painter, Latrica Gentileschi. Although her works are not widely celebrated today, she was a respected artist in her time and was known for her skillful portrayal of religious and mythological subjects.
It is worth noting that throughout history, the name Latrica has remained relatively uncommon, perhaps due to its unusual origins and connotations. Nevertheless, it has persisted as a unique and intriguing name, carrying with it a sense of mystery and intrigue that has captivated those who have borne it or encountered it throughout the ages.
People
Latrica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latrica 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
Latrica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latrica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 460 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latrica 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 745,118 US residents.
Is Latrica a common name?
We classify Latrica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 503 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latrica most popular?
The single biggest year for Latrica was 1973, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latrica 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 Latrica in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 295 people with the name Latrica, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,826 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 Latrica 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 Latrica?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Latrica appears almost entirely female. Of the 298 people counted with this name, 99.3% 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 Latrica?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latrica is Black at 76.9%. The next largest groups are White (16.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Latrica most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Latrica in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.9% (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 Latrica in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latrica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latrica 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 Latrica still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latrica 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 Latrica 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 Latrica?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.