Holding steady.
Popularity of Laterrica since 1978
Babies named Laterrica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 134 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laterrica is a modern American name that emerged during a period of creative naming, particularly within African American communities, where prefixes like La- were combined with existing names. First recorded in 1978, Laterrica saw its highest frequency in 1993, reflecting a peak in the 1990s naming trend. The name has remained stable in occurrence since then, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its formation echoes other names of the era, blending a stylish prefix with the familiar Erica to create a name that feels both contemporary and personal.
Laterrica is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular prefix La- (common in African American naming traditions, e.g., Latoya, Latasha) with the name Erica. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1978 and saw modest use, peaking in 1993. It is not rooted in any traditional language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lala, Rica, Teri
Sibling names for Laterrica
Names that share Laterrica's style, for a brother or sister.
