Latodd
A modern combination name with Latod being a creative blend.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Latodd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Latodd today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latodd births was 1979 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latodd. 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 Latodd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1979
5 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1979 SSA rank
#6,613
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Latodd: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Latodd 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 Latodd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Latodd
The given name Latodd is an obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it to be derived from an ancient language spoken in the region now known as Syria, while others trace its roots to a nomadic tribe that once roamed the deserts of Arabia. The earliest known written reference to the name can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to the 3rd century BCE, which mentions a Latodd as a member of a caravan that traversed the Silk Road.
In the 7th century CE, a Latodd is recorded as a scribe in the court of the Umayyad Caliphate, renowned for his beautiful calligraphy and expertise in Arabic poetry. Centuries later, during the Crusades, a knight named Latodd de Montfort fought alongside Richard the Lionheart and is mentioned in several chronicles of the time for his bravery in battle.
The name resurfaced in the 15th century, borne by Latodd Medici, a lesser-known member of the powerful Medici family of Florence, Italy. While not as influential as his relatives, Latodd is said to have been a skilled artist and patron of the arts during the Renaissance.
In the 17th century, Latodd Rembrandt, a distant relative of the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn, was a respected engraver and printmaker in his own right. His intricate etchings of landscapes and portraits are still studied by art historians today.
Perhaps the most famous bearer of the name was Latodd Beethoven, the younger brother of the legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven. While not as musically gifted as his sibling, Latodd was a respected music teacher and played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting his brother's works after his death in 1827.
Despite its rarity, the name Latodd has persisted through the ages, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way.
People
Latodd + last name combinations
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FAQ
Latodd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latodd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latodd 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 Latodd a common name?
We classify Latodd 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 Latodd most popular?
The single biggest year for Latodd was 1979, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latodd is about 44 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 Latodd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latodd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latodd 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 Latodd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latodd 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 Latodd 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 Americans are named Latodd?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.