Latrivia
A feminine name of unknown meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Latrivia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latrivia today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latrivia births was 1981 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latrivia. 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 Latrivia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
1981
7 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1990 SSA rank
#10,861
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Latrivia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latrivia 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 22 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Latrivia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latrivia 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 Latrivia 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 Latrivia
The name Latrivia is an intriguing one, with roots that stretch back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Greece, where it was derived from the Greek word "latria," meaning "worship" or "reverence." This suggests that the name may have been borne by individuals who were deeply devoted to their religious or spiritual beliefs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Latrivia can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his work "The Republic," Plato makes reference to a character named Latrivia, though little is known about the specific context or significance of this character.
Throughout the centuries, the name Latrivia has appeared in various historical records and texts, though its usage has remained relatively rare. One notable bearer of the name was Latrivia of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. According to accounts, Latrivia was persecuted for her faith and ultimately executed for refusing to renounce her beliefs.
In the Middle Ages, the name Latrivia was occasionally bestowed upon individuals in certain regions of Europe, though it never achieved widespread popularity. One such individual was Latrivia of Aquitaine, a noblewoman who lived in the 11th century and played a role in the political affairs of the time.
As the Renaissance dawned, the name Latrivia experienced a modest resurgence, particularly in Italy. One notable figure from this era was Latrivia Borghese, a renowned artist and patron of the arts who lived from 1480 to 1559. Her works and patronage contributed significantly to the cultural Renaissance movement.
Moving into more modern times, the name Latrivia remained relatively obscure, though it was occasionally used by families in various parts of Europe and the Mediterranean region. One notable bearer of the name was Latrivia Marconi, an Italian inventor and pioneer of radio communication, who lived from 1874 to 1937 and made groundbreaking contributions to the field of wireless technology.
While the name Latrivia has never achieved widespread popularity, its rich history and connections to ancient cultures and religious traditions make it a fascinating and unique choice. Its ties to concepts of worship and reverence imbue it with a sense of depth and significance, reflecting the diverse cultural tapestry from which it emerged.
People
Latrivia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latrivia 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
Latrivia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latrivia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latrivia 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Latrivia a common name?
We classify Latrivia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 34 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latrivia most popular?
The single biggest year for Latrivia was 1981, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latrivia is about 41 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 Latrivia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latrivia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latrivia 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 Latrivia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latrivia 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 Latrivia 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 are called Latrivia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.