Holding steady.
Popularity of Latrenda since 1965
Babies named Latrenda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 191 |
| 1970s | 164 |
| 1980s | 118 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latrenda is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1965, a time when the La prefix was gaining popularity in African American naming traditions. The name combines this prefix with Brenda, which has Old Norse roots. Latrenda peaked in usage during its first year (1965) and has since remained rare, with a stable trajectory. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name is predominantly feminine and reflects a creative naming style that emerged in the mid-20th century.
Latrenda is a modern coinage that emerged in the mid-20th century, likely formed by combining the fashionable prefix La (popular in African American naming traditions) with the name Brenda, which itself is of Old Norse origin meaning 'sword' or 'torch'. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1965, reflecting a trend of creative, melodic names blending existing elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trenda, Latty
Sibling names for Latrenda
Names that share Latrenda's style, for a brother or sister.
