Total births
28
Girls' name · since 1973
Latefa
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 28 babies named Latefa, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1973–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Latefa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 28 have been recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Latefa has been recorded 28 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 1992.
- 28 total births
- 1973–1992 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 girls have been named Latefa since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1992.
- 28
- total births
- 1973–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Latefa was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
7 babies were named Latefa in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Latefa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Latefa splits its recorded history at 1989: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Latefa at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Latefa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1992
- Peak year (1989)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Latefa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Latefa's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Latefa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 11 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latefa? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 28 babies named Latefa. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 7 births.
When was Latefa most popular? ▼
Latefa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Latefa been used? ▼
Latefa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 20 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Latefa? ▼
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 Latefa's data
- Latefa's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1990s (10) -- 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 Latefa
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Latonya Girl
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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, 1973–1992 (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. "Latefa: Baby Name Since 1973 - 28 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latefa. 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 Latefa 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.