Latita
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "little one" or "small".
Name Census estimates that about 34 living Americans carry the first name Latita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latita today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latita births was 1980 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latita. 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 Latita. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
34
~ 1 in 10,081,010 Americans
Peak year
1980
8 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1984 SSA rank
#8,672
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Latita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latita from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 22 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latita 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 Latita 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 Latita
The given name Latita has its origins in the Spanish language, derived from the Latin word "latitare," which means "to lie hidden or concealed." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages in Spain and neighboring regions influenced by Spanish culture and language.
Latita was initially used as a feminine form of the masculine name Latito, which itself is a diminutive of the Latin name Latus. The name's connection to the concept of being hidden or concealed might have been associated with humility, modesty, or privacy.
While there are no known direct references to Latita in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's Latin roots suggest it could have been used in certain regions of the Roman Empire or areas influenced by Latin culture and language.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Latita dates back to the 15th century, when a Spanish noblewoman named Latita de Mendoza (1450-1521) was mentioned in historical records as a prominent figure in the court of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.
Another notable figure with the name Latita was Latita Pérez de Guzmán (1520-1589), a Spanish aristocrat and philanthropist known for her work in establishing charitable institutions and supporting the arts during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, Latita Fernández de Córdoba (1602-1678) was a Spanish painter and one of the few women artists recognized for her contributions to the Baroque art movement in Spain.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Latita Rodríguez de Tío (1823-1892) was a Puerto Rican writer, educator, and activist who played a significant role in promoting women's education and advocating for social reforms in her homeland.
More recently, Latita García Aracil (1901-1976) was a Spanish actress and singer who gained popularity for her performances in theater and film during the early 20th century.
While the name Latita has maintained a certain presence throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other Spanish and Latin-derived names. Its unique origins and connection to concepts of modesty and privacy have contributed to its enduring appeal as a distinctive and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with rich cultural and linguistic roots.
People
Latita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latita 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
Latita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 34 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latita 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 10,081,010 US residents.
Is Latita a common name?
We classify Latita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 38 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latita most popular?
The single biggest year for Latita was 1980, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latita is about 49 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 Latita in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latita 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 Latita still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latita 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 Latita 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 have Latita as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Latita, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.