Laterrica
An invented feminine name possibly derived from the Latin word "terra" meaning "earth".
Name Census estimates that about 226 living Americans carry the first name Laterrica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laterrica today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laterrica births was 1992 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laterrica. 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
226
~ 1 in 1,516,612 Americans
Peak year
1992
23 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2003 SSA rank
#17,218
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Laterrica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laterrica 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 134 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laterrica 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 Laterrica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laterricas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Laterrica, while Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Laterrica
The name Laterrica is believed to have originated in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan words "later" meaning "clay" and "rica" meaning "rich" or "fertile," suggesting a connection to the earth and agriculture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in an Etruscan inscription dated around the 6th century BC, which mentions a woman named "Laterrica Velca." This suggests that the name was in use among the Etruscan nobility and upper classes during that time period.
In the 1st century AD, the Roman historian Pliny the Elder made a passing reference to a woman named Laterrica in his work "Naturalis Historia," describing her as a skilled potter from the region of Etruria.
During the Middle Ages, the name appears to have fallen out of common use, but it resurfaced in the 14th century when a noblewoman named Laterrica di Montefalco was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Perugia, Italy.
In the 16th century, a famous Italian artist named Laterrica Fontana (1552-1614) gained recognition for her exceptional skills in portrait painting and her depictions of religious subjects.
Another notable figure was Laterrica Cornaro (1470-1518), a Venetian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who was renowned for her support of writers and artists during the Italian Renaissance.
The name Laterrica also appears in the historical records of the Kingdom of Naples, where a woman named Laterrica Caracciolo (1590-1652) was known for her philanthropic work and her efforts to establish schools and hospitals for the poor.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Laterrica, which has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization and carries connotations of fertility, richness, and a connection to the earth.
People
Laterrica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laterrica 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
Laterrica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laterrica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 226 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laterrica 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 1,516,612 US residents.
Is Laterrica a common name?
We classify Laterrica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 235 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laterrica most popular?
The single biggest year for Laterrica was 1992, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laterrica is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Laterrica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laterrica 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.
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.