Holding steady.
Popularity of Laterra since 1971
Babies named Laterra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 96 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laterra is a modern American name first recorded in 1971. It has never ranked in the top 1000, with its peak in 1993. The name is rare, with a stable trajectory, and few recorded bearers each year. Its exact origins are unclear, but it likely arose from creative naming trends of the late 20th century, combining sounds from existing names like Latrisha or Latonya with the suffix -erra. Given its rarity and lack of historical or cultural association, Laterra remains a distinctive choice without deep roots in any language or tradition.
Laterra is a modern American coinage first recorded in 1971. It may blend elements of names like Latrisha or Lynette with the fashionable suffix -erra, or be inspired by the Italian phrase 'la terra' (the earth), but no direct borrowing is attested. Its usage has been rare and stable, peaking modestly in 1993.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lala, Terra, Lattie
Sibling names for Laterra
Names that share Laterra's style, for a brother or sister.
