Latony
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "hidden, obscure, concealed".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Latony. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Latony today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latony births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latony. 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 Latony. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1997 SSA rank
#8,808
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Latony: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latony from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 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
Latony 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 Latony 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 Latony
The given name Latony has its roots in the ancient Latin language. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "latus," which means "broad" or "wide." This name was most likely first used during the Roman Empire era, possibly as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a broad build or stature.
While the exact origins of the name are not entirely clear, some scholars suggest that Latony may have been derived from the name of a Roman deity associated with agriculture or fertility. However, there is no definitive historical record or ancient text that directly references this name.
The earliest recorded use of the name Latony can be traced back to the 5th century AD, when a Roman soldier bearing this name was mentioned in a military chronicle. In the following centuries, the name appeared sporadically in various historical documents and records across Europe.
One notable individual named Latony was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 8th century AD. He was a prominent landowner and influential figure in the court of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks and the first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
Another person with the name Latony was a 12th-century monk from Italy, who was renowned for his scholarly work and contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely studied in monasteries across Europe during the Middle Ages.
In the 15th century, there was a renowned Italian architect named Latony who was responsible for designing several notable churches and buildings in the city of Florence. His innovative architectural styles and techniques had a significant influence on the Renaissance period.
During the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Latony was part of an expedition that sailed to the Americas. He is credited with establishing one of the earliest European settlements in the Caribbean region, which played a crucial role in the colonization of the New World.
While the name Latony has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by a diverse range of individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, each leaving their mark on the annals of time.
People
Latony + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latony 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
Latony: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latony?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latony 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Latony a common name?
We classify Latony as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latony most popular?
The single biggest year for Latony was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latony is about 35 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 Latony in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latony a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latony 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 Latony still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latony 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 Latony 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 named Latony?
Want to know how many people share the name Latony? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.