Latina Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-TEE-nah / lɑːˈtiː.nəLatin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: from Latium; Spanish: a feminine form of Latino
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Latina derives from the Latin word 'Latinus,' referring to the ancient region of Latium in Italy. It is often associated with the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Latin people. In modern contexts, it is used to denote a female identity connected to Latin American culture.
Trend Summary
The name Latina has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional peaks in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Latina
International Variants
- Latina (Spanish)
- Latine (French)
Famous people named Latina
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Fictional characters named Latina
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Latina was first seen in the United States in 1950. Latina has ranked as high as #977 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in Michigan, Illinois, California, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Latina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Latina (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 33 |
| 1964 | 29 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1967 | 42 |
| 1968 | 46 |
| 1969 | 46 |
| 1970 | 71 |
| 1971 | 56 |
| 1972 | 90 |
| 1973 | 96 |
| 1974 | 88 |
| 1975 | 93 |
| 1976 | 78 |
| 1977 | 75 |
| 1978 | 83 |
| 1979 | 80 |
| 1980 | 87 |
| 1981 | 67 |
| 1982 | 67 |
| 1983 | 63 |
| 1984 | 67 |
| 1985 | 68 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 42 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |