Total births
594
Boys' name · since 1917
Latham
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 594 babies named Latham, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5476
- among boys today
- 594
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Latham currently ranks #5476 among boys' names in America, with 594 babies recorded since 1917.
Latham has 594 recorded births among boys since 1917, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5476 as of the latest data, more common than 62% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #5476 among boys today
- 594 born since 1917
- 2010s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Latham is currently the #5476 boys' name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 594 born since 1917, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5476
- among boys today
- 594
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Latham vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5476
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Latham was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
29 babies were named Latham in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Latham compares
594 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Latham's all-time total is 62% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Latham | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 594 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Latham's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Latham's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Latham at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#5,476
Active since
1917
Latham popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Latham by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Latham's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Latham births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 41
1920s
41 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 63
1990s
63 births
- 2000s
2000s
117 births
- 2010s
2010s
201 births
- 2020s
2020s
85 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 201 births (34% of all-time use).
How Latham compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Latham's total volume
Latham vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Latham by state
Where Latham concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Latham's total US births 0.8%
5 of 594 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latham? ▼
Latham has been given to 594 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5476 as of the latest data. 29 babies were born in 2015, its single highest year.
When was Latham most popular? ▼
Latham was most popular in the 2010s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Latham most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Latham are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Latham been used? ▼
Latham has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 109 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Latham? ▼
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 Latham's data
- Latham's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (201 total births) through the 2020s (85) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Lathams (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Latham
Nearby Names Like Latham
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latham
Lathan Boy
#2192 4,289 births
Latrell Boy
#3557 3,839 births
Lateef Boy
891 births
Latroy Boy
#12627 865 births
Lathen Boy
#11427 421 births
Compare Latham side by side: Latham vs Lathan Latham vs Latrell Latham vs Lateef
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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, 1917–2025 (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. "Latham: #5476 Boys' Name - 594 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latham. 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 Latham 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.