Latee
A Hindi feminine name meaning "delicate" or "slender one".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Latee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Latee today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latee births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latee. 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 Latee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1980 SSA rank
#6,828
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Latee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latee from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, 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
Latee 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 Latee 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 Latee
The name Latee is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, which flourished in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "latu," meaning "young" or "fresh," suggesting a possible association with youth, vitality, or renewal.
While no specific historical references to individuals bearing the name Latee have been found in ancient Sumerian texts or records, the name's linguistic roots can be traced back to this early civilization. However, it is worth noting that the preservation and interpretation of ancient names can be challenging due to the limited documentation and the evolution of languages over time.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Latee are relatively scarce, as it appears to have been more commonly used in recent centuries. However, a few notable individuals with this name can be found throughout history:
1. Latee Halim (1906-1982), an influential Egyptian writer and poet, known for his contributions to modern Arabic literature.
2. Latee Siddiqui (1925-2014), a Pakistani politician and activist, who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in her country.
3. Latee Ngwenya (1940-2008), a South African sculptor and artist, renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and metal sculptures depicting African culture and traditions.
4. Latee Pambudi (1967-2018), an Indonesian environmentalist and activist, who dedicated her life to protecting rainforests and advocating for sustainable development.
5. Latee Zafar (1978-present), a British-Pakistani musician and songwriter, known for her fusion of traditional South Asian and Western music styles.
While the name Latee may not have been widely documented in ancient historical records, its linguistic origins and the individuals who have carried this name throughout history demonstrate its enduring presence and varied cultural influences.
People
Latee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latee 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
Latee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latee 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Latee a common name?
We classify Latee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% 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 Latee most popular?
The single biggest year for Latee was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latee is about 50 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 Latee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latee 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 Latee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latee 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 Latee 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 have the name Latee?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Latee, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.