Holding steady.
Popularity of Latessa since 1971
Babies named Latessa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 118 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latessa is a rare feminine name that emerged in the United States in the 1970s, first recorded in 1971. Its peak year came in 1981, though it has never reached the popularity thresholds required for a national rank. The name has maintained a stable trajectory of very low usage over the decades, with no significant increase or decline. Latessa appears to be a modern coinage, perhaps derived from a surname or crafted from fashionable name sounds of the era, such as the 'La-' prefix common in the 1970s and '80s. Its exact origins are uncertain, and no top states with notable usage were recorded. This rarity gives Latessa a distinctive, uncommon quality for those seeking a little-used name.
Latessa first appeared in U.S. records in 1971. The name likely arose as a modern coinage, perhaps blending elements from popular names like Latisha or Tessa, or as a variant of the surname Latessa. Its use has been rare but steady, with a peak in 1981. No clear etymological root in other languages has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tessa, Lala, Essa
Sibling names for Latessa
Names that share Latessa's style, for a brother or sister.
