Holding steady.
Popularity of Latresha since 1968
Babies named Latresha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 195 |
| 1980s | 207 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latresha is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1968, reflecting the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when it reached its highest recorded usage. Despite not ranking in recent years, the name has remained in steady but low use, with a trajectory classified as stable. The name's construction typifies a broader pattern of La- prefixed names popular in African American communities during the 1970s and 1980s. While no specific state data is available for top usage, its sound and style align with similar coinages like Lakesha and Tameka. Latresha meaningfully illustrates how modern naming choices can blend phonetic appeal with cultural identity, even absent traditional etymology.
Latresha is a modern American coinage, formed by combining the fashionable prefix La- with a name element such as Tricia or Tasha, popular in the late 20th century. It emerged during the 1970s and 1980s as part of a trend of newly created feminine names with a melodic, distinctive sound. The name does not have a historical or linguistic derivation beyond its creative construction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tresha, Trea, Lala
Variants: LaTresha, La Treshia
Sibling names for Latresha
Names that share Latresha's style, for a brother or sister.
