Total births
3,839
Unisex name · since 1970
Latrell
Latrell has 3,839 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3557
- among boys today
- 3,839
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
3,839 babies have been named Latrell since 1970, making it today's #3557 unisex name.
Latrell has 3,839 recorded births among boys since 1970, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3557 as of the latest data, more common than 75% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #3557 among boys today
- 3,839 born since 1970
- 2000s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Latrell is currently the #3557 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 3,839 born since 1970, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3557
- among boys today
- 3,839
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Latrell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3557
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Latrell was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
278 babies were named Latrell in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
How Latrell compares
3,839 Top 14% higher than 86% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Latrell's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Latrell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,839 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 278 | 23 | 22,252 |
Latrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Latrell's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 278, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Latrell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1999
Current rank
#3,557
Active since
1970
Latrell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1999)
- 278
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Latrell popularity over time - girls
541 total births recorded since 1940 (Latrell as girls' name)
Latrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Latrell's strongest decade.
1,727 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Latrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 112
1970s
112 births
- 1980s 212
1980s
212 births
- 1990s
1990s
864 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,727 births
- 2010s 679
2010s
679 births
- 2020s 245
2020s
245 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,727 births (45% of all-time use).
How Latrell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Latrell's total volume
Latrell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Latrell by state
Where Latrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 336 | 8.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 319 | 8.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 158 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 131 | 3.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 114 | 3.0% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 114 | 3.0% |
| #7 | California | | 111 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 84 | 2.2% |
New York share of Latrell's total US births 8.8%
Even split
336 of 3,839 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 26 reporting states.
Latrell appears in 26 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latrell? ▼
3,839 babies have been named Latrell since 1970. It currently ranks #3557 among boys. The peak year was 1999 with 278 births.
When was Latrell most popular? ▼
Latrell was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,727 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Latrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Latrell are New York (336 births), Illinois (319 births), Texas (158 births).
Is Latrell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Latrell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,839 births, and as a girl's name it has 541 births.
How long has the name Latrell been used? ▼
Records for Latrell go back to 1970, giving 56 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Latrell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lathan, Lateef, Latroy, Latham, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Latrell's data
- Latrell's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,727 total births); usage has since declined to 245 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Latrells (336 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Latrell
Nearby Names Like Latrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latrell
Lathan Boy
#2192 4,289 births
Lateef Boy
891 births
Latroy Boy
#12627 865 births
Latham Boy
#5476 594 births
Lathen Boy
#11427 421 births
Compare Latrell side by side: Latrell vs Lathan Latrell vs Lateef Latrell vs Latroy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Latrell
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1970–2025 (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. "Latrell: #3557 Unisex Name - 3,839 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latrell. 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 Latrell 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 June 2026.