Total births
235
Girls' name · since 1978
Laterrica
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 235 babies named Laterrica, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 235
- total births
- 1978–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Laterrica is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 235 have been recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Laterrica recorded 235 times among girls since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2003.
- 235 total births
- 1978–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
235 girls have been named Laterrica since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 235
- total births
- 1978–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Laterrica was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
23 babies were named Laterrica in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Laterrica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laterrica splits its recorded history at 1992: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laterrica at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Laterrica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2003
- Peak year (1992)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Laterrica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Laterrica's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Laterrica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
71 births
- 1990s
1990s
134 births
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 134 births (57% of all-time use).
Laterrica by state
Where Laterrica concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 17 | 7.2% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 7 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 2.1% |
Mississippi share of Laterrica's total US births 7.2%
Even split
17 of 235 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laterrica? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 235 babies named Laterrica. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 23 births.
When was Laterrica most popular? ▼
Laterrica was most popular in the 1990s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Laterrica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laterrica are Mississippi (17 births), Tennessee (7 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Laterrica been used? ▼
Laterrica has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 26 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Laterrica? ▼
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 Laterrica's data
- Laterrica's decade-level peak was the 1990s (134 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Laterricas (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Laterrica
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laterrica
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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, 1978–2003 (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. "Laterrica: Baby Name Since 1978 - 235 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laterrica. 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 Laterrica 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.