Total births
65
Girls' name · since 1972
Latarshia
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 65 babies named Latarshia, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 65
- total births
- 1972–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
Latarshia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 65 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Latarshia recorded 65 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1984.
- 65 total births
- 1972–1984 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
65 girls have been named Latarshia since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1984.
- 65
- total births
- 1972–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Latarshia was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
8 babies were named Latarshia in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Latarshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Latarshia splits its recorded history at 1978: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Latarshia at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Latarshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1984
- Peak year (1977)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Latarshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Latarshia's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Latarshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
47 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 47 births (72% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latarshia? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 65 babies named Latarshia. The most recent recorded year was 1984. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 8 births.
When was Latarshia most popular? ▼
Latarshia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Latarshia been used? ▼
Latarshia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 13 years of data through 1984.
What names are similar to Latarshia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Latoya, Latasha, Latonya, Latisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Latarshia's data
- Latarshia's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (47 total births) through the 1980s (18) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Latarshia
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latarshia
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Latarshia: Baby Name Since 1972 - 65 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latarshia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Latarshia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.