Lathomas
Possible origin meaning "the unknown", a distinct and unique name.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lathomas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lathomas today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lathomas births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lathomas. 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 Lathomas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#9,251
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Lathomas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lathomas 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 Lathomas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lathomas
The name Lathomas has its roots in ancient Greece, originating from the combination of the Greek words "lathos" meaning "hidden" or "secret" and "tomas" meaning "to cut" or "to divide." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who were skilled in subterfuge or covert operations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lathomas can be found in Plutarch's "Parallel Lives," a collection of biographies of famous Greek and Roman figures written in the late 1st century AD. In this work, Plutarch mentions a Lathomas who was a renowned military strategist and advisor to the Spartan king Agesilaus II during the Corinthian War (395-387 BC).
During the Byzantine era, the name Lathomas gained prominence as it was borne by several notable figures. Lathomas of Constantinople (circa 500 AD) was a renowned scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on logic and metaphysics. His works were highly influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.
Another prominent individual with this name was Lathomas of Tarsus (570-640 AD), a influential theologian and patriarch of the Church of the East. He played a crucial role in resolving theological disputes and establishing doctrinal unity within the church during a period of significant turmoil.
In the Middle Ages, the name Lathomas was particularly popular among the nobility and military elite. One notable bearer was Sir Lathomas de Vere (1240-1302), a English knight and military commander who distinguished himself in the Crusades and the Wars of Scottish Independence.
During the Renaissance, the name Lathomas experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among scholars and artists. Lathomas Zuccari (1542-1609) was an Italian painter and architect who was part of the Roman Mannerist movement and contributed to the decoration of the Vatican.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and diverse individuals who have borne the name Lathomas throughout the centuries. While the name may have fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its legacy remains as a testament to the enduring influence of ancient Greek culture and language.
People
Lathomas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lathomas 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
Lathomas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lathomas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lathomas 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 Lathomas a common name?
We classify Lathomas 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 Lathomas most popular?
The single biggest year for Lathomas was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lathomas is about 33 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 Lathomas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lathomas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lathomas 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 Lathomas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lathomas 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 Lathomas 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 called Lathomas?
See how many Americans are named Lathomas on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.