Total births
521
Girls' name · since 1973
Latora
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 521 babies named Latora, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 521
- total births
- 1973–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
521 girls have been named Latora since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Latora has been recorded 521 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2000.
- 521 total births
- 1973–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
521 girls have been named Latora since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 521
- total births
- 1973–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Latora was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
42 babies were named Latora in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Latora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Latora's full recorded timeline at 1984, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1973, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1983 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Latora at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Latora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2000
- Peak year (1983)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Latora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Latora's strongest decade.
311 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Latora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
151 births
- 1980s
1980s
311 births
- 1990s 53
1990s
53 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 311 births (60% of all-time use).
How Latora 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 Latora's total volume
Latora vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Latora by state
Where Latora concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 13 | 2.5% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 1.0% |
Florida share of Latora's total US births 2.5%
Even split
13 of 521 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latora? ▼
521 babies have been named Latora since 1973. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1983 with 42 births.
When was Latora most popular? ▼
Latora was most popular in the 1980s decade with 311 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Latora most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Latora are Florida (13 births), Louisiana (10 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Latora been used? ▼
Latora has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 28 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Latora? ▼
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 Latora's data
- Latora's decade-level peak was the 1980s (311 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Latoras (13 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 Latora
Nearby Names Like Latora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latora
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 Latora side by side: Latora vs Latoya Latora vs Latasha Latora 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, 1973–2000 (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. "Latora: Baby Name Since 1973 - 521 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latora. 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 Latora 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.