Latavis
A masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Latavis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Latavis today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latavis births was 1988 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latavis. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Latavis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1988
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1992 SSA rank
#9,250
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Latavis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latavis from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latavis 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 Latavis 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 Latavis
The given name Latavis is a modern coinage with no clear etymological origins or ties to any particular language or culture. It appears to be a creative invention, possibly blending elements from various linguistic roots to create a unique and distinctive name.
While there is no definitive historical record of the name's usage, it is reasonable to assume that it emerged relatively recently, likely within the past few decades. The lack of any ancient references or appearances in historical texts or religious scriptures suggests that it is a contemporary creation rather than a traditional name with deep historical roots.
Given its relatively recent coinage, there are no well-known historical figures or notable individuals from earlier eras who bore the name Latavis. However, as a unique and modern name, it is possible that it has been adopted by some individuals in recent times, though specific examples are difficult to find due to its rarity.
It is worth noting that while the name Latavis itself may not have a rich historical background, it could potentially be inspired by or derived from elements of other names or words from various linguistic traditions. However, without a clear etymological trail, any such connections would be speculative at best.
In the absence of a documented history or established cultural origins, the name Latavis stands as a relatively novel and inventive name, likely created in modern times to evoke a sense of uniqueness and individuality for those who bear it.
People
Latavis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latavis 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
Latavis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latavis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latavis 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Latavis a common name?
We classify Latavis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latavis most popular?
The single biggest year for Latavis was 1988, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latavis is about 35 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 Latavis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latavis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latavis 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 Latavis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latavis 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 Latavis 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 named Latavis?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.