Holding steady.
Popularity of Latara since 1968
Babies named Latara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 325 |
| 1980s | 744 |
| 1990s | 255 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latara is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security data in 1968, reflecting the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. It reached its highest usage in 1987 and has since held a stable but infrequent presence. The name is almost exclusively given to girls. While its exact origin is unclear, it fits into a pattern of La-prefix names popular in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly within African American communities. No specific top states have been recorded for Latara, suggesting its use is spread thinly across the country.
Latara first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968, likely as a modern invented name. It follows a pattern of names starting with La- (popular in African American naming practices, especially in the 1970s and 1980s) combined with the suffix -tara, which may be influenced by names like Tara or Tamara. Its use peaked in 1987 and has remained stable at low frequency since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lala, Tara
Sibling names for Latara
Names that share Latara's style, for a brother or sister.
