Total births
215
Girls' name · since 1977
Latyra
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 215 babies named Latyra, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 215
- total births
- 1977–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Latyra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 215 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Latyra recorded 215 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1977 to 2007.
- 215 total births
- 1977–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
215 girls have been named Latyra since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 215
- total births
- 1977–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Latyra was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
18 babies were named Latyra in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Latyra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Latyra splits its recorded history at 1994: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Latyra at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Latyra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2007
- Peak year (1994)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Latyra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Latyra's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Latyra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s
1980s
73 births
- 1990s
1990s
88 births
- 2000s
2000s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 88 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Latyra? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 215 babies named Latyra. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 18 births.
When was Latyra most popular? ▼
Latyra was most popular in the 1990s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
How long has the name Latyra been used? ▼
Latyra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 31 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Latyra? ▼
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 Latyra's data
- Latyra's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (88 total births) through the 2000s (46) -- 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 Latyra
Nearby Names Like Latyra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Latyra
Latoya Girl
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Latasha Girl
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Latonya Girl
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Latisha Girl
18,406 births
Latanya Girl
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Compare Latyra side by side: Latyra vs Latoya Latyra vs Latasha Latyra 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, 1977–2007 (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. "Latyra: Baby Name Since 1977 - 215 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/latyra. 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 Latyra 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.