Total births
171
Girls' name · since 1974
Lateka
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 171 babies named Lateka, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 171
- total births
- 1974–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Lateka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 171 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Lateka recorded 171 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1996.
- 171 total births
- 1974–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
171 girls have been named Lateka since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 171
- total births
- 1974–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Lateka was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
20 babies were named Lateka in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Lateka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lateka's full recorded timeline at 1984, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1996, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lateka at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Lateka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1996
- Peak year (1980)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Lateka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lateka's strongest decade.
91 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Lateka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
44 births
- 1980s
1980s
91 births
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 91 births (53% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lateka? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 171 babies named Lateka. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 20 births.
When was Lateka most popular? ▼
Lateka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 91 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Lateka been used? ▼
Lateka has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 23 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Lateka? ▼
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 Lateka's data
- Lateka's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (91 total births) through the 1990s (36) -- 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 Lateka
Nearby Names Like Lateka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lateka
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Latasha Girl
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Latonya Girl
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Latanya Girl
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Compare Lateka side by side: Lateka vs Latoya Lateka vs Latasha Lateka vs Latonya
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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, 1974–1996 (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. "Lateka: Baby Name Since 1974 - 171 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lateka. 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 Lateka 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.