Latrenda
Origin uncertain, possibly a blend meaning "late, tardy, true friend".
Name Census estimates that about 431 living Americans carry the first name Latrenda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latrenda today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latrenda births was 1965 (90 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latrenda. 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
431
~ 1 in 795,254 Americans
Peak year
1965
90 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1994 SSA rank
#14,706
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Latrenda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latrenda from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 191 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latrenda 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 Latrenda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Latrendas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Mississippi, Texas, Alabama recorded the most babies named Latrenda, while Illinois, California, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Latrenda
The name Latrenda is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in ancient times. Its origins can be traced back to the Latin language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "latrenda," which means "to bestow" or "to give." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with generosity and benevolence in its earliest days.
As the centuries passed, the name Latrenda gained popularity in various regions of the ancient world. Some scholars have found references to individuals bearing this name in historical texts from the Roman Empire, although specific details regarding their lives and exploits have been lost to time.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Latrenda was a noblewoman who lived in the city of Carthage during the 3rd century BCE. Unfortunately, little is known about her beyond her name, which was etched onto a tombstone discovered by archaeologists in the 20th century.
Fast forward to the Middle Ages, and we find a notable figure named Latrenda who left her mark on history. In the 12th century, a Benedictine abbess named Latrenda de Montpellier was renowned for her piety and leadership. She oversaw the construction of a magnificent abbey in the South of France, which became a center of learning and spirituality during her tenure.
As the centuries rolled on, the name Latrenda continued to appear in various historical records. In the 16th century, a renowned Italian painter named Latrenda Ferri gained acclaim for her stunning frescoes adorning the walls of churches and noble residences throughout the Italian Renaissance.
Crossing the Atlantic, we find a remarkable woman named Latrenda Perez, who played a pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War. Born in 1755, Perez served as a spy for the Continental Army, risking her life to gather intelligence that aided the patriot cause against the British forces.
Finally, in the 19th century, a French novelist named Latrenda Dumas captivated readers with her poignant tales of love, loss, and the human condition. Her works, which explored the complexities of the heart and mind, were widely celebrated and continue to be studied by scholars of literature to this day.
While the name Latrenda may not be as commonplace as other monikers, its rich history and diverse representation across various cultures and eras make it a truly remarkable and enduring name.
People
Latrenda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latrenda 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
Latrenda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latrenda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 431 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latrenda 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 795,254 US residents.
Is Latrenda a common name?
We classify Latrenda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 485 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latrenda most popular?
The single biggest year for Latrenda was 1965, when 90 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latrenda is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Latrenda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latrenda 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.