Latria
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "worship" or "adoration".
Name Census estimates that about 60 living Americans carry the first name Latria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latria today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latria births was 1990 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latria. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Latria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
60
~ 1 in 5,712,572 Americans
Peak year
1990
10 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,236
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Latria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latria from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 30 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Latria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latria 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 Latria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Latria
The name Latria has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word 'latreia', which means worship or service. The name is closely associated with religious devotion and reverence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Latria can be found in the works of early Christian writers and theologians. They used the term 'latreia' to refer to the worship and adoration of God, distinguishing it from the veneration of saints or relics. This meaning was particularly significant in the context of the debates surrounding idolatry and the proper forms of worship in the early Christian church.
In the 4th century, St. Basil the Great, a prominent theologian and Bishop of Caesarea, wrote extensively about the concept of 'latreia' and its importance in Christian theology. He emphasized the need for true worship and devotion to God, and his writings greatly influenced the understanding and usage of the term.
Another notable figure associated with the name Latria is St. John Chrysostom, a renowned preacher and Archbishop of Constantinople in the 4th century. His sermons and writings often touched upon the notion of 'latreia' and its significance in the spiritual life of believers.
Moving forward in time, the name Latria gained further significance during the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther, the influential German theologian and leader of the Reformation, made a clear distinction between 'latreia' (worship due to God alone) and 'dulia' (veneration of saints and icons). This distinction played a crucial role in the debates over religious practices and the nature of worship during that period.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Latria, one can mention Latria of Siena, a 13th-century Italian mystic and member of the Dominican Order. She was known for her deep devotion and spiritual writings, which influenced the religious landscape of her time.
Another individual of note is Latria of Antioch, a 4th-century Christian martyr who was executed for her unwavering faith during the persecutions under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
In the realm of literature, Latria Sanz was a Spanish poet and writer active in the early 20th century. Her works explored themes of spirituality and the human condition, reflecting the profound meaning associated with her name.
While these examples provide glimpses into the historical significance and usage of the name Latria, it is important to note that the name has remained relatively rare throughout history, largely due to its strong religious connotations and associations.
People
Latria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latria 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
Latria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 60 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latria 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 5,712,572 US residents.
Is Latria a common name?
We classify Latria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 64 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latria most popular?
The single biggest year for Latria was 1990, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latria is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Latria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latria 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 Latria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latria 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 Latria 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Latria?
See how many people share the name Latria on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.