How Many People Are Named Latisha?
Complete statistics for the name Latisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Latisha is a unique name with origins in the African-American community, making it very rare with only 17,764 people bearing it in the US today, or 1 in 18,577 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 1,180 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 18,444 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Latisha Through the Generations
Latisha, a name that gained prominence in the late 20th century, reflects a blend of cultural heritage and personal creativity. With its peak year being 1979, it stands as a testament to the evolving naming trends of that era. Today, the majority of those named Latisha are adults, with 94% falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation that came of age during the height of the name's popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Latisha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Latisha
How Many People Have the Name Latisha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,764 people in the United States currently share the name Latisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,577 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Latisha a Common or Rare Name?
Latisha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Latisha Mean?
Latisha means "creative variant of Latisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Latisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Latisha Most Popular?
The name Latisha reached peak popularity in 1979, with 1,180 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Latisha?
Approximately 17,764 people named Latisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18,444. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,577 Americans.
Is Latisha a rare name?
Latisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,577 Americans has this name.
What does the name Latisha mean?
Latisha means "creative variant of Latisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Latisha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Latisha are male and 100% are female.
When was Latisha most popular?
Latisha peaked in 1979 with 1,180 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.