Total births
44
Girls' name · since 1977
Latory
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 44 babies named Latory, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 44
- total births
- 1977–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
44 girls have been named Latory since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Latory recorded 44 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1987.
- 44 total births
- 1977–1987 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
44 girls have been named Latory since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1987.
- 44
- total births
- 1977–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Latory was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
13 babies were named Latory in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Latory's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Latory's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Latory at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Latory popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1987
- Peak year (1977)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Latory by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Latory's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Latory births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
- 1980s
1980s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 31 births (70% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latory? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 44 babies named Latory. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 13 births.
When was Latory most popular? ▼
Latory was most popular in the 1970s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Latory been used? ▼
Latory has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 11 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Latory? ▼
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 Latory's data
- Latory's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (31 total births) through the 1980s (13) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Latory
Nearby Names Like Latory
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latory
Latoya Girl
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Latasha Girl
30,211 births
Latonya Girl
21,757 births
Latisha Girl
18,406 births
Latanya Girl
9,850 births
Compare Latory side by side: Latory vs Latoya Latory vs Latasha Latory vs Latonya
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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, 1977–1987 (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. "Latory: Baby Name Since 1977 - 44 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latory. 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 Latory 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.