Total births
31
Boys' name · since 1987
Latray
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 31 babies named Latray, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 31
- total births
- 1987–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
Latray sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 31 recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Latray recorded 31 times among boys since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2000.
- 31 total births
- 1987–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
31 boys have been named Latray since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 31
- total births
- 1987–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Latray was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
6 babies were named Latray in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Latray's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Latray's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Latray at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Latray popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2000
- Peak year (1997)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Latray by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Latray's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Latray births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
21 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 21 births (68% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latray? ▼
31 babies have been named Latray since 1987. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1997 with 6 births.
When was Latray most popular? ▼
Latray was most popular in the 1990s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Latray been used? ▼
Latray has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 14 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Latray? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lathan, Latrell, Lateef, Latroy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Latray's data
- Latray's decade-level peak was the 1990s (21 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Latray
Nearby Names Like Latray
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latray
Lathan Boy
#2192 4,289 births
Latrell Boy
#3557 3,839 births
Lateef Boy
891 births
Latroy Boy
#12627 865 births
Latham Boy
#5476 594 births
Compare Latray side by side: Latray vs Lathan Latray vs Latrell Latray vs Lateef
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, 1987–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Latray: Baby Name Since 1987 - 31 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latray. 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 Latray 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.