Latonya
Peaked at #197 nationally in 1974, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1951, Latonya has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Latonya — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#197
in 1974
Last ranked
#16641
in 2022
Years tracked
70
1951–2022
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1951, Latonya reached its peak popularity for girls in 1974, ranking #197 nationally with 1,290 babies given the name that year.
Latonya hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #16641.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #16,641 | 5 |
| 2019 | #14,794 | 6 |
| 2018 | #14,859 | 6 |
| 2017 | #13,493 | 7 |
| 2016 | #17,710 | 5 |
| 2015 | #17,970 | 5 |
| 2014 | #12,576 | 8 |
| 2013 | #11,536 | 9 |
Latonya — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3543
in 1971
Last ranked
#7513
in 1989
Years tracked
11
1971–1989
Trend
Falling
Latonya was already at its most popular for boys in 1971 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3543), with 9 babies given the name that year.
Latonya hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #7513.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #7,513 | 6 |
| 1984 | #6,918 | 5 |
| 1983 | #6,861 | 5 |
| 1980 | #5,272 | 7 |
| 1978 | #4,831 | 7 |
| 1977 | #6,414 | 5 |
| 1976 | #6,104 | 5 |
| 1975 | #4,588 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Latonya most popular?
Latonya was most popular in 1974, when it ranked #197 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Latonya becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Latonya?
At least 21,824 babies have been recorded with the name Latonya in the US since 1951, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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