Total births
52
Unisex name · since 1975
Lataurus
Lataurus has 52 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 52
- total births
- 1975–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Lataurus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 52 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Lataurus recorded 52 times among boys since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1975 to 2003.
- 52 total births
- 1975–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
52 boys have been named Lataurus since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 52
- total births
- 1975–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Lataurus was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
9 babies were named Lataurus in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Lataurus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lataurus splits its recorded history at 1981: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lataurus at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Lataurus popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2003
- Peak year (1979)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Lataurus popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1978 (Lataurus as girls' name)
Lataurus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lataurus's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Lataurus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
16 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 25 births (48% of all-time use).
Lataurus by state
Where Lataurus concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 9.6% |
Mississippi share of Lataurus's total US births 9.6%
5 of 52 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lataurus? ▼
52 babies have been named Lataurus since 1975. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1979 with 9 births.
When was Lataurus most popular? ▼
Lataurus was most popular in the 1970s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Lataurus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lataurus are Mississippi (5 births).
Is Lataurus a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lataurus is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 52 births, and as a girl's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Lataurus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lataurus since 1975 -- 29 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Lataurus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lathan, Latrell, Lateef, Latroy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lataurus's data
- Lataurus's decade-level peak was the 1970s (25 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Latauruss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- 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 Lataurus
Nearby Names Like Lataurus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lataurus
Lathan Boy
#2192 4,289 births
Latrell Boy
#3557 3,839 births
Lateef Boy
891 births
Latroy Boy
#12627 865 births
Latham Boy
#5476 594 births
Compare Lataurus side by side: Lataurus vs Lathan Lataurus vs Latrell Lataurus vs Lateef
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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, 1975–2003 (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. "Lataurus: Baby Name Since 1975 - 52 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lataurus. 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 Lataurus 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.