Latrice Girl

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lah-TREES //ləˈtriːs//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: derived from 'Laetitia' meaning joy; English: modern invented name

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Latrice is believed to be a modern variation of the name Latrice, which itself is derived from the Latin name "Laetitia," meaning "joy" or "happiness." The Latin term has its roots in the earlier Roman culture, where it was associated with the goddess of joy and merriment. The transition from Latin to Old French saw the name evolve into forms such as "Lætitia," which was later adopted into English as "Letitia." This linguistic journey reflects the broader historical movement of names through various cultures and languages, particularly during the medieval period when Latin was a dominant scholarly language in Europe.

Historically, the name Letitia has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and members of the nobility. One significant milestone in the name's history is its appearance in the works of early Christian writers, where it was often used to symbolize spiritual joy and divine happiness.

The name gained further prominence during the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of classical learning and the arts, which often drew inspiration from Latin and Greek sources. The name Latrice, as a derivative, likely emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a trend towards unique and modern adaptations of traditional names.

Culturally, names derived from Laetitia have been associated with positive attributes such as joyfulness and celebration. This connection to happiness has contributed to the name's enduring appeal across generations.

The diminutive form "Lati" may also be noted, as it carries a sense of familiarity and affection, further embedding the name within familial and social contexts. Overall, the name Latrice encapsulates a rich linguistic heritage and cultural significance that resonates with themes of joy and positivity.

Famous people named Latrice

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Latrice Royale is a drag performer and reality television personality best known for RuPaul's Drag Race, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and her music career.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Latrice, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Latrice. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Latrice was first seen in the United States in 1954.

Latrice has ranked as high as #934 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, Michigan, Texas, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Latrice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Latrice is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Latrice was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Latrice.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 5 0 5
2023 8 0 8
2020 9 0 9
2019 6 0 6
2018 8 0 8
2017 9 0 9
2016 11 0 11
2015 10 0 10
2014 15 0 15
2013 15 0 15
2012 26 0 26
2011 20 0 20
2010 38 0 38
2009 30 0 30
2008 30 0 30
2007 38 0 38
2006 46 0 46
2005 34 0 34
2004 34 0 34
2003 35 0 35
2002 36 0 36
2001 52 0 52
2000 66 0 66
1999 70 0 70
1998 70 0 70
1997 82 0 82
1996 102 0 102
1995 112 0 112
1994 132 0 132
1993 192 0 192
1992 214 0 214
1991 232 0 232
1990 277 0 277
1989 298 0 298
1988 280 0 280
1987 297 6 291
1986 324 0 324
1985 356 0 356
1984 359 6 353
1983 360 0 360
1982 370 0 370
1981 381 0 381
1980 371 0 371
1979 372 5 367
1978 291 0 291
1977 290 0 290
1976 262 0 262
1975 319 0 319
1974 325 0 325
1973 265 0 265
1972 307 0 307
1971 293 0 293
1970 244 0 244
1969 157 0 157
1968 153 0 153
1967 88 0 88
1966 85 0 85
1965 68 0 68
1964 37 0 37
1963 34 0 34
1962 24 0 24
1961 25 0 25
1960 10 0 10
1959 16 0 16
1958 7 0 7
1957 14 0 14
1954 8 0 8

Top States for Latrice (2010)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
50%
IL 5
50%