Latresa
A feminine name derived from the French name "Thérèse".
Name Census estimates that about 492 living Americans carry the first name Latresa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latresa today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latresa births was 1974 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latresa. 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
492
~ 1 in 696,655 Americans
Peak year
1974
39 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1992 SSA rank
#9,168
Tracked since 1956
Census
Latresa in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 467 people with the first name Latresa, which placed it at #21,646 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
#21,646
National first-name rank
People counted
467
467 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
77.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Latresa
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latresa is Black at 77.1%. The next largest groups are White (16.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Latresa 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 Latresa at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American77.1% · 360
- White16.5% · 77
- Two or more races2.6% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino1.5% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 4
Popularity
Latresa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latresa from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 239 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latresa 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 Latresa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Latresas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Latresa, while Florida, Alabama, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Latresa
The name Latresa is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "latere," which means "to lie hidden" or "to be concealed." This name carries a sense of mystery and intrigue, hinting at a hidden depth or a veiled quality.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Latresa was sometimes given to infants who were born under exceptional circumstances or whose births were shrouded in secrecy. It was seen as a symbolic name, representing the notion that the child's true purpose or destiny remained concealed for the time being.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Latresa can be found in a 5th-century manuscript from the Italian city of Ravenna. This document mentions a young woman named Latresa who was a member of a religious order dedicated to serving the less fortunate.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Latresa. One of the most notable was Latresa of Spoleto (1031-1099), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was instrumental in commissioning the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region of Umbria.
Another prominent figure was Latresa de Montfort (1195-1257), a French crusader who accompanied her husband on the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land. Despite facing numerous hardships and challenges, she remained steadfast in her faith and became renowned for her courage and resilience.
In the realm of literature, Latresa di Salerno (1320-1385) was an Italian poet and philosopher who authored several influential works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. Her poetry was widely celebrated during her lifetime and continues to be studied and admired by scholars to this day.
The name Latresa also found its way into the annals of religious history. Latresa of Siena (1473-1541) was a Dominican nun renowned for her profound mystical experiences and her dedication to charitable works. She was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1675, and her writings on spirituality and devotion continue to inspire many.
Another notable figure was Latresa Mendoza (1628-1692), a Spanish painter and engraver who gained recognition for her intricate portraits and religious works. Her art was highly sought after by the nobility and clergy of her time, and several of her pieces can still be found in prestigious museums and galleries across Europe.
While the name Latresa may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich history and a sense of mystery that has captivated individuals throughout the centuries. Its origins in ancient Latin and its association with secrecy, courage, and spirituality have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of various societies.
People
Latresa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latresa 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
Latresa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latresa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 492 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latresa 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 696,655 US residents.
Is Latresa a common name?
We classify Latresa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 549 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latresa most popular?
The single biggest year for Latresa was 1974, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latresa is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Latresa in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 467 people with the name Latresa, or 0.15 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #21,646 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 Latresa 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 Latresa?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Latresa appears almost entirely female. Of the 469 people counted with this name, 99.6% 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 Latresa?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Latresa is Black at 77.1%. The next largest groups are White (16.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Latresa most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Latresa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.1% (360 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 Latresa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latresa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latresa 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 Latresa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latresa 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 Latresa 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 Latresa as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.