Total births
617
Girls' name · since 1971
Lateefah
617 babies named Lateefah in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 1979. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 617
- total births
- 1971–2006
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
617 girls have been named Lateefah since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lateefah has been recorded 617 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2006.
- 617 total births
- 1971–2006 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
617 girls have been named Lateefah since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2006.
- 617
- total births
- 1971–2006
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Lateefah was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
62 babies were named Lateefah in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Lateefah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lateefah's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lateefah at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Lateefah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2006
- Peak year (1979)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Lateefah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lateefah's strongest decade.
254 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Lateefah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
254 births
- 1980s
1980s
208 births
- 1990s
1990s
150 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 254 births (41% of all-time use).
How Lateefah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lateefah's total volume
Lateefah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lateefah by state
Where Lateefah concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 103 | 16.7% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 46 | 7.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 34 | 5.5% |
| #4 | California | | 6 | 1.0% |
New Jersey share of Lateefah's total US births 16.7%
Even split
103 of 617 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lateefah? ▼
Lateefah has been given to 617 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2006. 62 babies were born in 1979, its single highest year.
When was Lateefah most popular? ▼
Lateefah was most popular in the 1970s decade with 254 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Lateefah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lateefah are New Jersey (103 births), Pennsylvania (46 births), New York (34 births).
How long has the name Lateefah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lateefah since 1971 -- 36 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Lateefah? ▼
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 Lateefah's data
- Lateefah's decade-level peak was the 1970s (254 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Lateefahs (103 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Lateefah
Nearby Names Like Lateefah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lateefah
Latoya Girl
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Latasha Girl
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Latonya Girl
21,757 births
Latisha Girl
18,406 births
Latanya Girl
9,850 births
Compare Lateefah side by side: Lateefah vs Latoya Lateefah vs Latasha Lateefah vs Latonya
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1971–2006 (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. "Lateefah: Baby Name Since 1971 - 617 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lateefah. 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 Lateefah 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 June 2026.