Latroy
Of Germanic origin meaning "ruler" or "battle chief".
Name Census estimates that about 828 living Americans carry the first name Latroy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Latroy today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latroy births was 1977 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latroy. 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
828
~ 1 in 413,955 Americans
Peak year
1977
48 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,370
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Latroy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latroy from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 253 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
Latroy 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 Latroy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Latroys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Florida, Louisiana, Illinois recorded the most babies named Latroy, while Virginia, South Carolina, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Latroy
The given name Latroy has its origins in the ancient Frankish language, which was spoken by the Franks, a Germanic tribe that settled in present-day France and parts of Germany during the 5th century AD. The name Latroy is derived from the Frankish words "lata" meaning "late" and "roy" meaning "king" or "ruler".
In the early Middle Ages, the name Latroy was likely used to refer to a ruler or chieftain who had ascended to power later in life or after a period of waiting. It may have been a nickname or title bestowed upon such individuals. The name's meaning, "late king", suggests a connotation of perseverance and eventual triumph over adversity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Latroy can be found in the Frankish Chronicles, a series of historical documents written between the 6th and 8th centuries AD. These chronicles mention a Frankish nobleman named Latroy who played a role in the power struggles and political intrigues of the Merovingian dynasty.
In the 9th century AD, a monk named Latroy was noted for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his efforts to establish a renowned scriptorium at the Abbey of St. Gall in present-day Switzerland. His legacy as a scholar and bibliophile helped ensure the survival of many classical works during the turbulent times of the Early Middle Ages.
During the Crusades, a knight named Latroy de Montfort was recorded as having participated in the Third Crusade (1189–1192 AD) under the leadership of King Richard I of England. He was praised for his bravery and valor in the battles against the Muslim forces in the Holy Land.
In the 15th century, a French nobleman named Latroy de Beaumont was a prominent figure at the court of King Charles VII of France. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating alliances and treaties during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War against England.
Another notable bearer of the name Latroy was a Spanish explorer and navigator named Latroy de Córdoba, who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Latroy de Córdoba is credited with being one of the first Europeans to set foot on the island of Puerto Rico and establish friendly relations with the indigenous Taíno people.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the given name Latroy, a name with ancient Frankish roots and a meaning that hints at perseverance, leadership, and eventual triumph over adversity.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Latroy
People
Latroy + 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
Latroy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latroy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 828 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latroy 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 413,955 US residents.
Is Latroy a common name?
We classify Latroy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 865 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latroy most popular?
The single biggest year for Latroy was 1977, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latroy is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Latroy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latroy 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.