Latwanda
An invented name with no established meaning beyond its sound.
Name Census estimates that about 34 living Americans carry the first name Latwanda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latwanda today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latwanda births was 1978 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latwanda. 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 Latwanda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
34
~ 1 in 10,081,010 Americans
Peak year
1978
10 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1981 SSA rank
#8,612
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Latwanda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latwanda from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 30 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
Latwanda 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 Latwanda 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 Latwanda
The name Latwanda is believed to have originated from a combination of the Latin word "latus" meaning "broad" or "wide" and the Germanic name "Wanda" which means "wanderer." It is thought to have emerged as a given name in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century, likely in regions where Latin and Germanic languages intermingled, such as parts of central and western Europe.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Latwanda dates back to the late 16th century, when it was mentioned in a German chronicle as the name of a village woman in Bavaria. The name appears to have gained some popularity in certain areas of Germany and neighboring regions during the following centuries, though it remained relatively uncommon compared to other more traditional names.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Latwanda was a German-born artist and sculptor who lived in the 18th century. Latwanda Müller (1720-1789) was known for her intricate woodcarvings and religious statues, many of which can still be found in churches and museums across southern Germany and Austria.
Another early bearer of the name was Latwanda Krause (1782-1848), a German writer and educator who authored several books on child-rearing and education methods that were influential in her time. Her works were widely read and discussed among the intellectual circles of 19th century Germany.
In the realm of politics, Latwanda Weidner (1841-1912) was a German-American activist who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States. She was a co-founder of the National Woman's Party and worked tirelessly to secure the right to vote for women in the early 20th century.
Jumping to the 20th century, Latwanda Rademacher (1920-2005) was a German-American scientist who made important contributions to the field of molecular biology. Her research on DNA and protein synthesis earned her numerous accolades and awards during her career.
Lastly, Latwanda Kessler (1935-2018) was a German-British artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures. Her works were exhibited in galleries and museums across Europe and the United States, and she was widely regarded as one of the most prominent female artists of her generation.
People
Latwanda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latwanda 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
Latwanda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latwanda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 34 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latwanda 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 10,081,010 US residents.
Is Latwanda a common name?
We classify Latwanda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 37 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latwanda most popular?
The single biggest year for Latwanda was 1978, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latwanda is about 49 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 Latwanda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latwanda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latwanda 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 Latwanda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latwanda 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 Latwanda 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 Americans are named Latwanda?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.