Laterian
A name potentially related to the Latin word "laterianus", meaning "brickmaker" or "from the brick kiln".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Laterian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Laterian today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laterian births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laterian. 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 Laterian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,614
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Laterian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Laterian 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 Laterian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Laterian
The given name Laterian has its roots in ancient Roman culture, originating from the Latin word "laterius," which means "made of bricks." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in brickmaking or related trades in ancient Rome.
Laterian was a relatively uncommon name during the Roman era, but it did appear in some historical records and texts. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Laterian Sosius, a Roman politician who lived in the 1st century BC. He served as a senator and was known for his support of Julius Caesar.
In the early centuries of Christianity, there are mentions of a few individuals named Laterian who were martyrs or saints. For instance, Saint Laterian was a Roman soldier who was martyred during the reign of Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century AD. His feast day is celebrated on March 2nd by some Christian denominations.
During the Middle Ages, the name Laterian remained relatively obscure, but it did occasionally appear in historical records. One notable figure was Laterian of Gubbio, an Italian monk and scholar who lived in the 12th century. He was known for his writings on theology and philosophy.
In the Renaissance period, the name experienced a slight resurgence, particularly in Italy. One prominent individual was Laterian Tolomei, an Italian humanist and scholar who lived from 1452 to 1536. He was known for his work in classical literature and his contributions to the development of the Italian language.
Another individual of note was Laterian Gambara, an Italian Catholic prelate who lived from 1530 to 1586. He served as the Bishop of Viterbo and was a prominent figure in the Counter-Reformation movement.
While the name Laterian has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a presence, particularly in Italian and Roman Catholic contexts. The name's connection to ancient Roman roots and its association with individuals involved in trades, scholarship, and religious contexts have contributed to its enduring legacy.
People
Laterian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laterian 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
Laterian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laterian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laterian 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Laterian a common name?
We classify Laterian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laterian most popular?
The single biggest year for Laterian was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laterian is about 25 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 Laterian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laterian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laterian 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 Laterian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laterian 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 Laterian 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 share the name Laterian?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.