Total births
196
Boys' name · since 1975
Laterrance
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 196 babies named Laterrance, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 196
- total births
- 1975–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
196 boys have been named Laterrance since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Laterrance has been recorded 196 times among boys since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2009.
- 196 total births
- 1975–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
196 boys have been named Laterrance since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 196
- total births
- 1975–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Laterrance was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
18 babies were named Laterrance in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Laterrance's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Laterrance's full recorded timeline at 1990, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1975, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Laterrance at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Laterrance popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2009
- Peak year (1980)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Laterrance by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Laterrance's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Laterrance births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
33 births
- 1980s
1980s
76 births
- 1990s
1990s
50 births
- 2000s
2000s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 76 births (39% of all-time use).
Laterrance by state
Where Laterrance concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 2.6% |
Louisiana share of Laterrance's total US births 2.6%
5 of 196 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laterrance? ▼
196 babies have been named Laterrance since 1975. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1980 with 18 births.
When was Laterrance most popular? ▼
Laterrance was most popular in the 1980s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Laterrance most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laterrance are Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Laterrance been used? ▼
Records for Laterrance go back to 1975, giving 35 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Laterrance? ▼
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 Laterrance's data
- Laterrance's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (76 total births) through the 2000s (37) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Louisiana records the most Laterrances (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Laterrance
Nearby Names Like Laterrance
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laterrance
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 Laterrance side by side: Laterrance vs Lathan Laterrance vs Latrell Laterrance vs Lateef
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1975–2009 (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. "Laterrance: Baby Name Since 1975 - 196 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laterrance. 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 Laterrance 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.