Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Latasha since 1959
Babies named Latasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 9 |
| 1960s | 405 |
| 1970s | 10,877 |
| 1980s | 15,035 |
| 1990s | 3,305 |
| 2000s | 467 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Latasha is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1959, but its peak year came in 1980 when it was most frequently given to baby girls. The name's trajectory has been falling since 1985, reflecting a broader shift away from the La- prefix style that flourished in the late 20th century. While precise etymology is uncertain, Latasha is best understood as a creative compound, blending the popular prefix La- with the name Tasha, itself a short form of Natasha. It belongs to a cohort of similar-sounding names like Latoya, Latonya, and Lakisha that were particularly common among African American communities. Although no longer in the top rankings and not among the most used names today, Latasha retains a distinct cultural resonance from its era of peak popularity in the 1980s.
Latasha first appeared in the United States in the mid-20th century, likely as a blend of the fashionable prefix La- (popular in African American naming traditions) and the name Tasha, itself a diminutive of Natasha. It rose in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, reflecting a broader trend of inventive, melodic names. The name is now in decline.
Where Latasha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tasha, Latty, Tash
Sibling names for Latasha
Names that share Latasha's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Kiana, Tameka, Shanice, Ebony, Monique, Latonya, Latoya, Lashunda, Latrisha, Latrica, Nakeshia, Shauntay, Shontell, Delonda, Lajoyce, Lasaundra, Latressa, Latroya, Tajuana, Taquana, Latreece, Tashona, Lajeana, Lakysha, Laporsche, Laquinda, Lasharon, Laticha, Latrisa, Shaton, Takeesha, Tuwanna
Names like Latasha
Names whose popularity has moved with Latasha's over the last 50 years.
