Latrese
A feminine name possibly derived from Latrese or French term "la tresse" referring to braided hair.
Name Census estimates that about 747 living Americans carry the first name Latrese. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latrese today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latrese births was 1978 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latrese. 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
747
~ 1 in 458,841 Americans
Peak year
1978
44 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2004 SSA rank
#13,561
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Latrese: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latrese from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 317 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
Latrese 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 Latrese during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Latreses live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Illinois, Florida, Michigan recorded the most babies named Latrese, while Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Latrese
The name Latrese is believed to have originated as a feminine variant of the French name Latrice, which itself is derived from the Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy" or "happiness." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Rome, where Laetitia was a virtue personified as a goddess representing joy, delight, and prosperity.
During the Middle Ages, the name Laetitia was relatively common across various regions of Europe, particularly in France and Italy. It was often associated with the Catholic Church, as it was the name of several early Christian saints and martyrs.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Latrese dates back to the late 19th century, when it began to appear in various records and documents, primarily in the southern United States. It is believed that the name emerged as a variation of Latrice, likely influenced by African-American naming traditions and cultural influences.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Latrese was Latrese Bush, an American actress born in 1931 in Mississippi. She had a successful career on stage and television, appearing in productions such as "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" and "The Women of Brewster Place."
Another famous Latrese was Latrese Lashley, an American tennis player born in 1974. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 20 in the world and won four singles titles on the WTA Tour.
In the literary world, Latrese N. Carter is an acclaimed author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity, race, and womanhood. She was born in 1972 and has published several books, including "Voices in the Air: Poems for Listeners" and "Riff on Riff: Extensions in Poetry."
Latrese Watkins, born in 1981, is a notable figure in the field of education. She is the founder and CEO of Latrese Watkins Consulting, a company that provides professional development and leadership training for educators and organizations.
Latrese Williams, born in 1985, is a prominent entrepreneur and business leader. She is the founder and CEO of Latrese Williams Enterprises, a successful consulting firm that helps organizations with branding, marketing, and strategic planning.
While the name Latrese may not have a long and extensive history, it has gained popularity and significance in recent decades, particularly within the African-American community. Its roots in Latin and French language and culture, as well as its association with joy and happiness, have contributed to its enduring appeal and distinctive character.
People
Latrese + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latrese 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
Latrese: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latrese?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 747 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latrese 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 458,841 US residents.
Is Latrese a common name?
We classify Latrese as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 810 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latrese most popular?
The single biggest year for Latrese was 1978, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latrese is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Latrese a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latrese 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.