Total births
6,442
Girls' name · since 1962
Latosha
6,442 babies named Latosha in U.S. Social Security records since 1962, with the highest year being 1979. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 6,442
- total births
- 1962–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
6,442 girls have been named Latosha since 1962, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Latosha has been recorded 6,442 times among girls since 1962, 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 1962 to 2012.
- 6,442 total births
- 1962–2012 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
6,442 girls have been named Latosha since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2012.
- 6,442
- total births
- 1962–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Latosha was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
482 babies were named Latosha in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Latosha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Latosha's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 23% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 77%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 482, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Latosha at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Latosha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2012
- Peak year (1979)
- 482
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Latosha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Latosha's strongest decade.
2,911 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Latosha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 112
1960s
112 births
- 1970s
1970s
2,911 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,739 births
- 1990s 605
1990s
605 births
- 2000s 58
2000s
58 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 2,911 births (45% of all-time use).
How Latosha 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 Latosha's total volume
Latosha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Latosha by state
Where Latosha concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 558 | 8.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 387 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 381 | 5.9% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 339 | 5.3% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 323 | 5.0% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 314 | 4.9% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 282 | 4.4% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 274 | 4.3% |
Texas share of Latosha's total US births 8.7%
Even split
558 of 6,442 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 27 reporting states.
Latosha appears in 27 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latosha? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 6,442 babies named Latosha. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 482 births.
When was Latosha most popular? ▼
Latosha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 2,911 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Latosha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Latosha are Texas (558 births), Florida (387 births), Georgia (381 births).
How long has the name Latosha been used? ▼
Records for Latosha go back to 1962, giving 51 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Latosha? ▼
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 Latosha's data
- Latosha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (2,911 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Latoshas (558 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Latosha
Nearby Names Like Latosha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latosha
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Latonya Girl
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Latisha Girl
18,406 births
Latanya Girl
9,850 births
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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, 1962–2012 (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. "Latosha: Baby Name Since 1962 - 6,442 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latosha. 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 Latosha 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.