Total births
25
Boys' name · since 1973
Laterrence
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 25 babies named Laterrence, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 25
- total births
- 1973–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Laterrence sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 25 recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Laterrence has been recorded 25 times among boys since 1973, 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 1973 to 1991.
- 25 total births
- 1973–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
25 boys have been named Laterrence since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 25
- total births
- 1973–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Laterrence was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
10 babies were named Laterrence in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Laterrence's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Laterrence's full recorded timeline at 1989, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1973, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1987 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Laterrence at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Laterrence popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1991
- Peak year (1987)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Laterrence by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Laterrence's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Laterrence births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 15 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laterrence? ▼
Laterrence has been given to 25 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 10 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Laterrence most popular? ▼
Laterrence was most popular in the 1980s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Laterrence been used? ▼
Records for Laterrence go back to 1973, giving 19 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Laterrence? ▼
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 Laterrence's data
- Laterrence's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- 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 Laterrence
Nearby Names Like Laterrence
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laterrence
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 Laterrence side by side: Laterrence vs Lathan Laterrence vs Latrell Laterrence 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, 1973–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Laterrence: Baby Name Since 1973 - 25 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laterrence. 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 Laterrence 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.