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Latorria

lah-TOR-ee-ah · Of uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining the fashionable prefix La- with a variant of Torria or Toria.

Peak popularity
1983
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Latorria since 1976

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

51015198020002020Most births 1983Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s35
1980s83
1990s28
2000s0
2010s5
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Latorria is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 1976, during a period when creative name formations with prefixes like La- and -isha were gaining popularity. It reached its highest usage in 1983, though it never entered the top 1000 ranks. The name's trajectory has remained stable since its peak, with no recorded top states indicating a concentrated geographic origin. Its style aligns with other invented names of the era such as Latoya and Tameka.

Latorria first appeared in the United States in the late 20th century, reflecting a 1970s and 1980s trend for creating feminine names by appending the popular prefix La- (prevalent in African-American naming practices) to a base name or sound. The second part may be influenced by names like Torria, Toria, or Latoya. Its usage peaked in the 1980s and has since become stable but uncommon.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tori, Lala, Tia

Variants: LaTorria, La Toria

Sibling names for Latorria

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Latorria mean?
Latorria is a modern invented name of uncertain meaning, likely formed from the prefix La- and a variant of Torria or Toria. It has no traditional etymological meaning.
How popular is the name Latorria?
Latorria has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year of usage was 1983, and it remains a rare name, not appearing in recent Social Security data at a rankable level.
Is Latorria a girl's name?
Yes, Latorria is predominantly used for girls, reflecting the La- prefix common in feminine names.