Latiffany
An elaboration of the French name Tiffany, implying delicacy and fineness.
Name Census estimates that about 210 living Americans carry the first name Latiffany. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latiffany today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latiffany births was 1987 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latiffany. 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
210
~ 1 in 1,632,164 Americans
Peak year
1987
22 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1994 SSA rank
#8,501
Tracked since 1974
Census
Latiffany in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 183 people with the first name Latiffany, which placed it at #40,598 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
#40,598
National first-name rank
People counted
183
183 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
92.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Latiffany
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latiffany is Black at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and White (1.6%). 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 Latiffany 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 Latiffany at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American92.9% · 170
- Two or more races2.7% · 5
- White1.6% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 2
Popularity
Latiffany: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latiffany from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 155 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latiffany 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 Latiffany 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 Latiffany
The name Latiffany is a unique combination of Latin and Arabic origins, with a rich history that spans across multiple cultures and time periods.
The first part of the name, "Lati," derives from the Latin word "latus," meaning "wide" or "broad." This could be a reference to the geographic breadth of the name's origins or perhaps a symbolic representation of its encompassing nature.
The latter half, "ffany," is believed to have roots in the Arabic word "fana," which translates to "beauty" or "grace." This fusion of linguistic elements suggests a name that embodies both strength and elegance.
Historically, the name Latiffany can be traced back to the 12th century, where it was found in ancient texts from the Iberian Peninsula. During this time, the region experienced a significant cultural exchange between the Latin and Arabic worlds, which could explain the name's unique blending.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Latiffany appears in a medieval Spanish manuscript from the year 1187. The document refers to a noble woman named Latiffany de Córdoba, who was renowned for her philanthropic endeavors and patronage of the arts.
In the 14th century, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Latiffany ibn Khalid al-Andalusi made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. His writings on celestial mechanics were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter named Latiffany Benvenuti (1475-1542) gained recognition for her exquisite portraiture and frescoes, which adorned the walls of several churches and palaces throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, a French noblewoman named Latiffany de Montpellier (1621-1689) played a pivotal role in the court of King Louis XIV. Her memoirs provide valuable insights into the social and political intrigues of the time.
Latiffany von Habsburg (1793-1871), an Austrian duchess and patron of the arts, was renowned for her support of composers and musicians during the Romantic era. Her patronage helped to shape the cultural landscape of 19th century Europe.
Throughout its long history, the name Latiffany has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, each leaving their mark on the annals of human endeavor.
People
Latiffany + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Latiffany: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latiffany?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 210 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latiffany 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 1,632,164 US residents.
Is Latiffany a common name?
We classify Latiffany as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 223 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latiffany most popular?
The single biggest year for Latiffany was 1987, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latiffany is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Latiffany in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 183 people with the name Latiffany, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,598 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 Latiffany 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 Latiffany?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Latiffany appears almost entirely female. Of the 183 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. 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 Latiffany?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latiffany is Black at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and White (1.6%). 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 Latiffany most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Latiffany in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (170 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 Latiffany in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latiffany a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latiffany 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 Latiffany still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latiffany 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 Latiffany 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 are named Latiffany?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.