Latora
An invented name, a blend of Latin root words meaning "giving praise".
Name Census estimates that about 487 living Americans carry the first name Latora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latora today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latora births was 1983 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latora. 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
487
~ 1 in 703,808 Americans
Peak year
1983
42 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2000 SSA rank
#14,180
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Latora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latora from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 311 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
Latora 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 Latora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Latoras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Latora, while New York, Mississippi, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Latora
The given name Latora is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of South Asia. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "lataa," which means "creeper" or "vine." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with nature, growth, and fertility in its early usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this text, Latora is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a princess from a small kingdom in the region now known as modern-day India. While her role in the epic is relatively minor, the inclusion of the name in such an influential work suggests that it held significance during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Latora. One such figure was Latora Rani, a 16th-century queen who ruled over a small principality in what is now the state of Rajasthan, India. Her reign was marked by a period of relative peace and prosperity for her subjects, and she is remembered for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to promote education.
Another notable Latora was Latora Devi, a 17th-century poet and scholar from the region of Bengal. Her writings, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the natural world, were highly influential and are still studied by scholars today.
In the 19th century, Latora Bai was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. A fierce advocate for women's rights and social reform, she used her platform to challenge the British colonial authorities and fight for the rights of the oppressed.
Finally, in the 20th century, Latora Gupta was a pioneering scientist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. Born in 1920, she was one of the first women in India to pursue a career in science and worked tirelessly to promote education and scientific research throughout her life.
While the name Latora may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and cultural significance make it a fascinating and meaningful choice for those seeking a name with deep roots and connections to ancient traditions.
People
Latora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latora 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
Latora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 487 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latora 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 703,808 US residents.
Is Latora a common name?
We classify Latora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 521 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latora most popular?
The single biggest year for Latora was 1983, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latora is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Latora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latora 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.
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.