Total births
645
Girls' name · since 1964
Latishia
Latishia has 645 recorded births since 1964 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 645
- total births
- 1964–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
645 girls have been named Latishia since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Latishia recorded 645 times among girls since 1964, 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 1964 to 1998.
- 645 total births
- 1964–1998 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
645 girls have been named Latishia since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1998.
- 645
- total births
- 1964–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Latishia was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
41 babies were named Latishia in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Latishia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Latishia's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Latishia at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Latishia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1998
- Peak year (1979)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Latishia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Latishia's strongest decade.
270 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Latishia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 41
1960s
41 births
- 1970s
1970s
242 births
- 1980s
1980s
270 births
- 1990s 92
1990s
92 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 270 births (42% of all-time use).
How Latishia 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 Latishia's total volume
Latishia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Latishia by state
Where Latishia concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 14 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Latishia's total US births 2.2%
Even split
14 of 645 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latishia? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 645 babies named Latishia. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 41 births.
When was Latishia most popular? ▼
Latishia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 270 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Latishia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Latishia are California (14 births), Alabama (5 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Latishia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Latishia since 1964 -- 35 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Latishia? ▼
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 Latishia's data
- Latishia's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (270 total births) through the 1990s (92) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Latishias (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Latishia
Nearby Names Like Latishia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latishia
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Latasha Girl
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Latonya Girl
21,757 births
Latisha Girl
18,406 births
Latanya Girl
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Compare Latishia side by side: Latishia vs Latoya Latishia vs Latasha Latishia vs Latonya
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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, 1964–1998 (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. "Latishia: Baby Name Since 1964 - 645 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latishia. 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 Latishia 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.