Holding steady.
Popularity of Latina since 1950
Babies named Latina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 51 |
| 1960s | 298 |
| 1970s | 810 |
| 1980s | 582 |
| 1990s | 227 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latina is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1950 but has never broken into the top 1,000 names, reflecting its continued rarity. Its peak year was 1973, though even then it did not rank, and the name has remained stable in extremely low usage. The name's origin is uncertain, likely coined as a feminine form of Latinus or directly from the word 'Latin', but no traditional etymology exists. Given its absence from popularity charts and top states, Latina is best understood as a contemporary invention with no strong historical or cultural anchoring.
Latina appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the word 'Latin' (referring to the Latin language or people of Latium) with the feminine suffix '-a', or as a feminine equivalent of the name Latinus. It has seen sporadic use in the United States since the mid-20th century, but never entered the top 1,000 names. Its usage is uncommon and not tied to any specific cultural or linguistic tradition.
Sibling names for Latina
Names that share Latina's style, for a brother or sister.
