Latron
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin meaning "robber" or "thief".
Name Census estimates that about 345 living Americans carry the first name Latron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Latron today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latron births was 1980 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latron. 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
345
~ 1 in 993,491 Americans
Peak year
1980
20 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2015 SSA rank
#11,531
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Latron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latron from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 113 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latron 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 Latron 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 Latron
The name Latron has its roots in the Latin language and can be traced back to the ancient Roman era. It is derived from the Latin word "latro," which means "robber" or "brigand." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with outlaws or individuals who engaged in criminal activities.
During the Roman period, the name Latron was sometimes used as a surname or cognomen, indicating a person's occupation, ancestry, or personal characteristics. It is possible that the name was given to individuals who were known for their aggressive or rebellious nature, or perhaps as a derogatory term for those involved in illegal activities.
In ancient Roman texts and historical records, the name Latron is mentioned in connection with various figures, some of whom were portrayed as notorious criminals or bandits. One notable example is Lucius Sergius Catilina, better known as Catiline, a Roman patrician who led the infamous Catiline Conspiracy against the Roman Republic in 63 BC.
Another historical figure associated with the name Latron is Saint Latron, also known as the Good Thief or the Penitent Thief. According to the biblical account in the Gospels, he was one of the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus Christ. His name is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, but the tradition of referring to him as Latron emerged in later Christian writings and apocryphal texts.
In the Middle Ages, the name Latron was occasionally used in various European regions, although its popularity was limited. One noteworthy bearer of the name was Latron de Bauffremont, a French nobleman and military commander who lived in the 14th century and participated in the Hundred Years' War against England.
During the Renaissance period, the name Latron gained some literary significance. In the 16th century, the Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes featured a character named Roque Guinart, also known as Roque Latron, in his famous novel "Don Quixote." Guinart was portrayed as a charismatic and noble bandit who lived in the mountains of Catalonia.
Another historical figure with the name Latron was Jean-Baptiste Latron, a French painter and engraver who lived in the 17th century. He is known for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which depicted scenes from the Bible and Christian mythology.
Despite its intriguing history and associations, the name Latron has remained relatively uncommon throughout the ages. Its connections to criminality, outlawry, and banditry may have contributed to its limited popularity as a given name, although it has occasionally been embraced by individuals drawn to its unique and enigmatic origins.
People
Latron + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Latron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 345 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latron 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 993,491 US residents.
Is Latron a common name?
We classify Latron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 358 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latron most popular?
The single biggest year for Latron was 1980, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latron is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Latron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latron in the SSA data are male. 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.