MallowbyNames

Laterrance

luh-TAIR-uhns · Of uncertain origin; possibly an invented name combining La- and Terrence or a respelling of Lawrence.

Peak popularity
1980
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Laterrance since 1975

Babies named Laterrance per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61218198020002020Most births 1980Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s33
1980s76
1990s50
2000s37
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Laterrance is a rare American invention that first appeared in Social Security records in 1975. The name saw its highest usage in 1980, its peak year, though even then it was given to only 5 boys. Over the following decades, its use remained extremely low and stable, never approaching the top 1,000. The name's construction follows a pattern common in the 1970s and 1980s of prefixing La- to existing names like Terrence or Lawrence. Despite its obscurity, Laterrance has persisted in small numbers, appearing consistently in records into the 2020s.

Laterrance is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s. It may be a blend of the prefix La- (common in African American coinages) with the name Terrence or Lawrence. The name has seen limited but consistent use, particularly in the 1980s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Larry, Terry

Sibling names for Laterrance

Names that share Laterrance's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Laterrance mean?
The meaning of Laterrance is uncertain. It is likely an invented name, possibly a combination of La- and Terrence or a variant of Lawrence.
Is Laterrance a boy's or girl's name?
Laterrance is predominantly given to boys, according to Social Security Administration data.
How popular is the name Laterrance?
Laterrance has never ranked in the top 1,000 U.S. names. Its peak use occurred in 1980, when it was recorded 5 times.