Holding steady.
Popularity of Latish since 1971
Babies named Latish per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latish first appeared in recorded U.S. births in 1971 and saw its highest usage in 1978, though it never entered the top 1,000. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades. As a modern coinage, it reflects the creative naming trends of the 1970s, particularly the use of the La- prefix seen in names like Latoya and Lashawn. While its exact origins are unclear, Latish continues to be used occasionally for girls.
Latish likely emerged as a modern coinage in the United States during the 1970s, possibly derived from the name Latisha or as a blend of the popular prefix La- with the name Tish. The name saw its peak usage in 1978 but has remained rare, with only sporadic recordings in the Social Security data. It is primarily used for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tish, Lala
Sibling names for Latish
Names that share Latish's style, for a brother or sister.
