Total births
411
Boys' name · since 1971
Latif
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 411 babies named Latif, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 411
- total births
- 1971–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Latif is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 411 have been recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Latif recorded 411 times among boys since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1971 to 2021.
- 411 total births
- 1971–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
411 boys have been named Latif since 1971, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 411
- total births
- 1971–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Latif was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
26 babies were named Latif in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Latif's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Latif splits its recorded history at 1997: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Latif at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Latif popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2021
- Peak year (1991)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Latif by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Latif's strongest decade.
126 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Latif births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
53 births
- 1980s
1980s
55 births
- 1990s
1990s
126 births
- 2000s
2000s
90 births
- 2010s
2010s
68 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 126 births (31% of all-time use).
Latif by state
Where Latif concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 25 | 6.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 12 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 2.4% |
New York share of Latif's total US births 6.1%
Even split
25 of 411 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latif? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 411 babies named Latif. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 26 births.
When was Latif most popular? ▼
Latif was most popular in the 1990s decade with 126 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Latif most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Latif are New York (25 births), New Jersey (12 births), Pennsylvania (10 births).
How long has the name Latif been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Latif since 1971 -- 51 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Latif? ▼
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 Latif's data
- Latif's decade-level peak was the 1990s (126 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Latifs (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Latif
Nearby Names Like Latif
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latif
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 Latif side by side: Latif vs Lathan Latif vs Latrell Latif 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, 1971–2021 (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. "Latif: Baby Name Since 1971 - 411 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latif. 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 Latif 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.