Holding steady.
Popularity of Latron since 1973
Babies named Latron per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 113 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 88 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latron is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, though it reached its highest usage in 1980. It has never entered the top 1,000 names and has shown a stable trajectory over the decades, with no significant rise or fall in frequency. The name's origins are uncertain, but it likely follows the familiar pattern of modern coinages that blend a catchy first syllable with the popular '-on' ending, as seen in names like Baron and Trayon. While similar to more established names such as Latroy and Latrell, Latron has never achieved the same recognition. Its usage has been sporadic, with no strong ties to any particular state or region.
Latron first appeared in United States birth records in the 1970s. Its formation is unclear but follows a pattern common in modern coinages: a clipped or altered first syllable (perhaps from 'Latro' or 'Latrell') combined with the popular suffix '-on' found in names like Baron and Trayon. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names and has seen only sporadic use, predominantly in the South.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lat
Sibling names for Latron
Names that share Latron's style, for a brother or sister.
