Total births
2,049
Girls' name · since 1950
Latina
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 2,049 babies named Latina, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,049
- total births
- 1950–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Latina is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,049 have been recorded since 1950.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Latina has been recorded 2,049 times among girls since 1950, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2011.
- 2,049 total births
- 1950–2011 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,049 girls have been named Latina since 1950, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2011.
- 2,049
- total births
- 1950–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Latina was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
96 babies were named Latina in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Latina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Latina's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 96, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Latina at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Latina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2011
- Peak year (1973)
- 96
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Latina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Latina's strongest decade.
810 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Latina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 51
1950s
51 births
- 1960s 298
1960s
298 births
- 1970s
1970s
810 births
- 1980s
1980s
582 births
- 1990s 227
1990s
227 births
- 2000s 75
2000s
75 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 810 births (40% of all-time use).
How Latina 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 Latina's total volume
Latina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Latina by state
Where Latina concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 162 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 153 | 7.5% |
| #3 | California | | 88 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 55 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 38 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 34 | 1.7% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 34 | 1.7% |
| #8 | Texas | | 30 | 1.5% |
Michigan share of Latina's total US births 7.9%
Even split
162 of 2,049 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Latina appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latina? ▼
Latina has been given to 2,049 babies in the U.S. since 1950, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 96 babies were born in 1973, its single highest year.
When was Latina most popular? ▼
Latina was most popular in the 1970s decade with 810 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Latina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Latina are Michigan (162 births), Illinois (153 births), California (88 births).
How long has the name Latina been used? ▼
Latina has been recorded in Social Security data since 1950, spanning 62 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Latina? ▼
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 Latina's data
- Latina's decade-level peak was the 1970s (810 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Latinas (162 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Latina
Nearby Names Like Latina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latina
Latoya Girl
#11284 45,563 births
Latasha Girl
30,211 births
Latonya Girl
21,757 births
Latisha Girl
18,406 births
Latanya Girl
9,850 births
Compare Latina side by side: Latina vs Latoya Latina vs Latasha Latina vs Latonya
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, 1950–2011 (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. "Latina: Baby Name Since 1950 - 2,049 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latina. 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 Latina 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.