Total births
288
Girls' name · since 1974
Latoia
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 288 babies named Latoia, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 288
- total births
- 1974–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
288 girls have been named Latoia since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Latoia has 288 recorded births among girls since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1993.
- 288 total births
- 1974–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
288 girls have been named Latoia since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 288
- total births
- 1974–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Latoia was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
32 babies were named Latoia in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Latoia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Latoia splits its recorded history at 1984: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Latoia at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Latoia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1993
- Peak year (1981)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Latoia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Latoia's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Latoia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 69
1970s
69 births
- 1980s
1980s
186 births
- 1990s 33
1990s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 186 births (65% of all-time use).
Latoia by state
Where Latoia concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 10 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 6 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.7% |
Florida share of Latoia's total US births 3.5%
Even split
10 of 288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latoia? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 288 babies named Latoia. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 32 births.
When was Latoia most popular? ▼
Latoia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Latoia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Latoia are Florida (10 births), Michigan (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Latoia been used? ▼
Latoia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 20 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Latoia? ▼
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 Latoia's data
- Latoia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (186 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Latoias (10 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 Latoia
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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, 1974–1993 (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. "Latoia: Baby Name Since 1974 - 288 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latoia. 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 Latoia 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.