Latravia
An invented feminine name of uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 191 living Americans carry the first name Latravia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latravia today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latravia births was 1990 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latravia. 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
191
~ 1 in 1,794,525 Americans
Peak year
1990
14 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2008 SSA rank
#16,590
Tracked since 1973
Census
Latravia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 194 people with the first name Latravia, which placed it at #39,126 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
#39,126
National first-name rank
People counted
194
194 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
96.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Latravia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latravia is Black at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Latravia 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 Latravia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American96.4% · 187
- Two or more races2.1% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 2
- White0.5% · 1
Popularity
Latravia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latravia from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 79 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Latravia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latravia 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 Latravia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Latravias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Latravia
The name Latravia is an intriguing and enigmatic one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have its roots in the ancient languages of the Mediterranean region, possibly derived from a combination of Latin and Greek words.
Some scholars suggest that Latravia may have its origins in the Latin word "latro," which means "robber" or "bandit." This could indicate that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who lived on the fringes of society or were associated with criminal activities. However, this connection remains speculative and unconfirmed.
Another theory proposes that Latravia is derived from the Greek word "latreuo," which translates to "to serve" or "to worship." This potential etymology could suggest a connection to religious or spiritual practices, perhaps denoting a person dedicated to serving a higher power or engaging in acts of devotion.
Interestingly, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Latravia. This lack of documented evidence adds to the enigmatic nature of the name and leaves much room for speculation and interpretation.
Despite the obscurity surrounding its origins, there have been a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Latravia. One of the earliest recorded instances is Latravia of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. Legend has it that she sacrificed her life for her faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire.
In the 12th century, a noblewoman named Latravia de Montfort is mentioned in various chronicles as a prominent figure in the courts of England and France. Her influence and wealth were said to be considerable, although few details about her life have survived.
During the Renaissance period, Latravia Beltrami was an Italian painter and sculptor known for her exquisite portraiture and religious works. She gained recognition for her skill and artistic talent, which was remarkable for a woman of her time.
In the 19th century, Latravia Woodard was an American abolitionist and educator who dedicated her life to the fight against slavery and the promotion of education for African Americans. Her efforts and determination left a lasting impact on the civil rights movement.
More recently, Latravia Brown was a renowned jazz vocalist and songwriter who rose to prominence in the mid-20th century. Her soulful performances and original compositions earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated following among music enthusiasts.
While the name Latravia remains enigmatic and its origins uncertain, it has been carried by individuals throughout history who have left their mark in various fields, from religion and art to education and social justice. The mystique surrounding this name only adds to its allure and invites further exploration into its cultural significance and the lives of those who have borne it.
People
Latravia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latravia 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
Latravia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latravia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 191 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latravia 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 1,794,525 US residents.
Is Latravia a common name?
We classify Latravia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latravia most popular?
The single biggest year for Latravia was 1990, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latravia is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Latravia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 194 people with the name Latravia, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,126 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 Latravia 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 Latravia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Latravia appears almost entirely female. Of the 198 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 Latravia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latravia is Black at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Latravia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Latravia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (187 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 Latravia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latravia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latravia 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 Latravia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latravia 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 Latravia 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 have the name Latravia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.