Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Latosha since 1962
Babies named Latosha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 2,911 |
| 1980s | 2,739 |
| 1990s | 605 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latosha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1962, reflecting a creative naming style that emerged in the mid-20th century. Its peak year was 1979, when it was given to over a thousand baby girls, placing it among the top 200 names that year. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily falling, and it is now uncommon. The name is a modern construction, combining the fashionable prefix La- with Tasha, itself a diminutive of Natasha. While its meaning is not rooted in a traditional language, Latosha captures a distinctive cultural moment in American naming history.
Latosha originated in the United States during the mid-20th century as part of a trend of creating names with the prefix La- (often considered a variant of the French feminine article 'la') followed by an existing name or syllable. In this case, La- is combined with Tasha, a short form of Natasha. The name first appeared in records in the 1960s and peaked in popularity in 1979, reflecting the broader fashion for innovative, melodic names in African American communities.
Where Latosha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tosha, Tosh, LaLa
Sibling names for Latosha
Names that share Latosha's style, for a brother or sister.
