Latrista
A feminine name potentially derived from Latin words meaning "female worshipper".
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Latrista. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latrista today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latrista births was 1983 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latrista. 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 Latrista. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1983
12 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1986 SSA rank
#11,933
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Latrista: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Latrista 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 Latrista during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 41 | 41 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Latrista
The name Latrista is believed to have originated from the Latin language during the early medieval period in Europe. It is derived from the Latin word "latro," which means "robber" or "bandit." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were associated with criminal activities or lived in areas with high rates of banditry.
In ancient Roman times, the term "latro" was also used to refer to a type of gladiator who engaged in mock combat and fought with a net and trident against other gladiators. It's possible that the name Latrista may have been given to individuals who were skilled in this particular form of combat.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Latrista can be found in the chronicles of the 11th century, where a nobleman named Latrista de Montfort is mentioned as a participant in the First Crusade. He is believed to have been born around 1070 in the region of Montfort, France.
During the 13th century, a famous Italian mathematician and astronomer named Latrista Fibonacci lived from 1170 to 1250. He is best known for introducing the Fibonacci sequence, a mathematical pattern that has applications in various fields, including biology and computer science.
In the 15th century, a Spanish explorer named Latrista de Oviedo accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Latrista de Oviedo is credited with being one of the first Europeans to document and describe the indigenous cultures and flora and fauna of the Caribbean islands.
Another notable figure with the name Latrista was a 16th-century Italian artist and architect named Latrista Palladio, who lived from 1508 to 1580. He is renowned for his influential works on architecture and his design of numerous palaces and villas in the Venetian Republic.
In the 18th century, a French nobleman and military leader named Latrista de Lafayette played a significant role in the American Revolution. Born in 1757, he fought alongside the Continental Army and gained recognition for his bravery and strategic military contributions.
While the name Latrista has its roots in Latin and was prevalent in various parts of Europe during the medieval and Renaissance periods, it has become less common in modern times. However, its historical significance and connection to notable figures continue to make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Latrista + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latrista 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
Latrista: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latrista?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latrista 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Latrista a common name?
We classify Latrista as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latrista most popular?
The single biggest year for Latrista was 1983, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latrista is about 43 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 Latrista in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latrista a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latrista 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 Latrista still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latrista 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 Latrista 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 many people have the name Latrista?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.