Latavion
A masculine name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the first name Latavion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Latavion today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latavion births was 2006 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latavion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
133
~ 1 in 2,577,100 Americans
Peak year
2006
15 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2019 SSA rank
#8,600
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Latavion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latavion from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 102 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latavion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Latavion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Latavion
The name Latavion is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, but appears to be a combination of the Latin root "latus" meaning "wide" or "broad," and the French suffix "-ion" denoting a state or action. Some sources suggest it may be a variation of the French name "Latavien," which itself is a derivative of the Latin name "Latavius."
There are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Latavion. It does not appear to have any religious or scriptural significance. The earliest recorded examples of the name seem to date back to the 1970s or 1980s, although it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origins.
Due to its relatively recent coinage, there are few notable historical figures bearing the name Latavion. However, here are a few individuals who have carried this first name:
1. Latavion Morris (born 1995) is an American football player who played college football for the University of Oklahoma.
2. Latavion Johnson (born 1994) is an American basketball player who played collegiate basketball for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
3. Latavion Mullen (born 1997) is an American rapper and songwriter from Baltimore, Maryland.
4. Latavion Byrd (born 1989) is an American track and field athlete who specialized in the long jump and triple jump events.
5. Latavion Daniels (born 1991) is an American entrepreneur and business owner from Atlanta, Georgia.
While the name Latavion may lack a deep historical or cultural background, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. However, due to its relatively modern origins, there is limited information available on its etymology and historical usage.
People
Latavion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latavion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Latavion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latavion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 133 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latavion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,577,100 US residents.
Is Latavion a common name?
We classify Latavion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 135 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latavion most popular?
The single biggest year for Latavion was 2006, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latavion is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Latavion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latavion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latavion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Latavion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latavion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Latavion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Latavion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.