Total births
682
Girls' name · since 1971
Lateshia
Lateshia has 682 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 682
- total births
- 1971–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Lateshia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 682 have been recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Lateshia recorded 682 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 1999.
- 682 total births
- 1971–1999 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
682 girls have been named Lateshia since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1999.
- 682
- total births
- 1971–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Lateshia was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
41 babies were named Lateshia in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Lateshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lateshia's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lateshia at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Lateshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1999
- Peak year (1989)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Lateshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lateshia's strongest decade.
314 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Lateshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
202 births
- 1980s
1980s
314 births
- 1990s
1990s
166 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 314 births (46% of all-time use).
How Lateshia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lateshia's total volume
Lateshia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lateshia by state
Where Lateshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 15 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 15 | 2.2% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 8 | 1.2% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
Florida share of Lateshia's total US births 2.2%
Even split
15 of 682 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lateshia? ▼
Lateshia has been given to 682 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1999. 41 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Lateshia most popular? ▼
Lateshia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 314 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Lateshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lateshia are Florida (15 births), Georgia (15 births), North Carolina (11 births).
How long has the name Lateshia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lateshia since 1971 -- 29 years through the most recent 1999 data.
What names are similar to Lateshia? ▼
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 Lateshia's data
- Lateshia's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (314 total births) through the 1990s (166) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Lateshias (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Lateshia
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1971–1999 (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. "Lateshia: Baby Name Since 1971 - 682 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lateshia. 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 Lateshia 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 June 2026.