Latoy Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-TOY / ləˈtɔɪEnglish; African American
Meaning
Derived from the name LaToya, meaning 'the one who is loved' or 'the one who is cherished'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Latoy is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It is often considered a variation of LaToya, which gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by combining elements of existing names.
Trend Summary
Latoy has seen limited popularity in the United States, primarily associated with the unique naming trends of the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Latoya
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Latoy was first seen in the United States in 1973. Latoy has ranked as high as #1063 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Latoy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Latoy (1975)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |