Lateria
A feminine name derived from Latin meaning "tile" or "brick-maker".
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the first name Lateria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lateria today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lateria births was 1992 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lateria. 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
251
~ 1 in 1,365,555 Americans
Peak year
1992
20 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,063
Tracked since 1976
Census
Lateria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 253 people with the first name Lateria, which placed it at #32,947 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,947
National first-name rank
People counted
253
253 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
94.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lateria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lateria is Black at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and White (1.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lateria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lateria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American94.9% · 240
- Two or more races2.0% · 5
- White1.2% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.2% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Popularity
Lateria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lateria from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 112 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Lateria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lateria 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 Lateria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laterias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lateria
The given name Lateria is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and obscurity. While its linguistic roots are uncertain, some scholars speculate that it may have evolved from an ancient Celtic word or phrase, perhaps carrying connotations of strength, resilience, or connection to nature.
Historically, there are scant records of the name's usage in ancient texts or religious scriptures, suggesting that its emergence as a personal moniker was relatively recent. The earliest known instances of Lateria as a first name can be traced back to the late 18th century, though these occurrences were sporadic and geographically scattered.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Lateria was Lateria Wilkins, an English writer and philosopher born in 1782. Her philosophical treatises, though now largely obscure, explored concepts of natural harmony and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Sadly, the details of her life and death remain elusive.
In the annals of history, a few notable figures have carried the name Lateria. Lateria Moretti, an Italian composer and musician from the mid-19th century, is remembered for her evocative orchestral works that captured the essence of the Italian countryside. She lived from 1824 to 1897, leaving behind a modest but influential body of work.
Another remarkable individual was Lateria Nguyen, a Vietnamese activist and advocate for women's rights born in 1901. Her tireless efforts to promote gender equality and empower women in her homeland earned her both admiration and opposition. Lateria Nguyen's life was tragically cut short in 1945, but her legacy continues to inspire generations of advocates.
In the realm of literature, Lateria Beaumont, a French novelist born in 1872, achieved modest acclaim for her poignant tales exploring the complexities of human relationships and societal conventions. Her works, though not widely read today, were celebrated for their intricate character development and evocative prose.
Lastly, Lateria Hawkins, an American painter and artist from the early 20th century, gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive works that captured the essence of rural life in the American South. Born in 1902, Hawkins' paintings are now treasured in several prestigious art collections, serving as a testament to her artistic vision and talent.
Despite its enigmatic origins and relative obscurity, the name Lateria has been borne by a diverse array of individuals throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and spheres of influence. While their stories may have faded into the mists of time, the name Lateria endures as a testament to the richness and diversity of human experience.
People
Lateria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lateria 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
Lateria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lateria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 251 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lateria 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 1,365,555 US residents.
Is Lateria a common name?
We classify Lateria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 262 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lateria most popular?
The single biggest year for Lateria was 1992, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lateria is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lateria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 253 people with the name Lateria, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,947 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lateria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lateria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lateria leans strongly female. 250 people counted with this name were female (96.5%), compared with 9 male bearers (3.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lateria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lateria is Black at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and White (1.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lateria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lateria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (240 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lateria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lateria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lateria in the SSA data are female. 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 Lateria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lateria 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 Lateria 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.
How many people share the name Lateria?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.