Total births
865
Boys' name · since 1966
Latroy
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 865 babies named Latroy, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12627
- among boys today
- 865
- born since 1966
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other boys
Latroy currently ranks #12627 among boys' names in America, with 865 babies recorded since 1966.
Latroy has 865 recorded births among boys since 1966, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #12627 as of the latest data, more common than 12% of boys, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2024.
- #12627 among boys today
- 865 born since 1966
- 1970s peak decade
- 12% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Latroy is currently the #12627 boys' name in America, more common than 12% of boys - 865 born since 1966, peaking in the 1970s.
- #12627
- among boys today
- 865
- born since 1966
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other boys
Latroy vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12627
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 12% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Latroy was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
48 babies were named Latroy in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
How Latroy compares
865 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Latroy's all-time total is 136% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Latroy | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 865 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Latroy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Latroy's full recorded timeline at 1994, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1966, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1977 peak of 48 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Latroy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1977
Current rank
#12,627
Active since
1966
Latroy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2024
- Peak year (1977)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Latroy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Latroy's strongest decade.
253 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Latroy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s
1970s
253 births
- 1980s
1980s
235 births
- 1990s
1990s
132 births
- 2000s
2000s
121 births
- 2010s 83
2010s
83 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 253 births (29% of all-time use).
How Latroy 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 Latroy's total volume
Latroy vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Latroy by state
Where Latroy concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 8 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.6% |
Florida share of Latroy's total US births 1.2%
Even split
10 of 865 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latroy? ▼
Latroy has been given to 865 babies in the U.S. since 1966, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12627 as of the latest data. 48 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Latroy most popular? ▼
Latroy was most popular in the 1970s decade with 253 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Latroy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Latroy are Florida (10 births), Louisiana (8 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Latroy been used? ▼
Latroy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 59 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Latroy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lathan, Latrell, Lateef, Latham, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Latroy's data
- Latroy's decade-level peak was the 1970s (253 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Latroys (10 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 Latroy
Nearby Names Like Latroy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latroy
Lathan Boy
#2192 4,289 births
Latrell Boy
#3557 3,839 births
Lateef Boy
891 births
Latham Boy
#5476 594 births
Lathen Boy
#11427 421 births
Compare Latroy side by side: Latroy vs Lathan Latroy vs Latrell Latroy vs Lateef
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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, 1966–2024 (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. "Latroy: #12627 Boys' Name - 865 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latroy. 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 Latroy 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.