Latesha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-TEE-shah / ləˈtiːʃəAmerican; African American
Meaning
Derived from the name LaTisha; a modern blend of names.
Historical & Cultural Background
Latesha is a name that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. It is often associated with African American culture and naming trends that incorporate the prefix 'La' or 'Le'. The name reflects a broader trend of unique and creative name formations within this community. It gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s.
Trend Summary
Latesha saw a peak in popularity in the 1980s but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Latisha
- Lateshia
International Variants
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Famous people named Latesha
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Fictional characters named Latesha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Latesha was first seen in the United States in 1966. Latesha has ranked as high as #930 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, and California. In the past 5 years the name Latesha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Latesha (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 32 |
| 1971 | 37 |
| 1972 | 64 |
| 1973 | 58 |
| 1974 | 103 |
| 1975 | 99 |
| 1976 | 107 |
| 1977 | 159 |
| 1978 | 133 |
| 1979 | 142 |
| 1980 | 185 |
| 1981 | 157 |
| 1982 | 156 |
| 1983 | 121 |
| 1984 | 131 |
| 1985 | 140 |
| 1986 | 112 |
| 1987 | 91 |
| 1988 | 97 |
| 1989 | 125 |
| 1990 | 132 |
| 1991 | 125 |
| 1992 | 119 |
| 1993 | 100 |
| 1994 | 79 |
| 1995 | 61 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |