Latoya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-TOY-ah / ləˈtɔɪəAfrican American; English
Meaning
Derived from the name LaToya, possibly meaning 'the toy' or 'the one who is loved'
Historical & Cultural Background
Latoya is a name that gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. It is often associated with African American culture and has been used widely in various communities. The name has been popularized by several notable figures in entertainment and sports.
Trend Summary
Latoya experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- LaToya
International Variants
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Famous people named Latoya
LaToya Jackson is an American singer and television personality, known for being a member of the famous Jackson family.
Latoya Ali is a television personality and entrepreneur, recognized for her role on the reality show 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta.'.
LaToya Ward is an American actress known for her work in various television series and films.
Latoya Thomas is a former American basketball player who played in the WNBA.
Fictional characters named Latoya
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Latoya was first seen in the United States in 1960. Latoya has ranked as high as #123 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, Illinois, Texas, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Latoya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Latoya (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 77 |
| 1971 | 145 |
| 1972 | 296 |
| 1973 | 488 |
| 1974 | 958 |
| 1975 | 1,202 |
| 1976 | 2,052 |
| 1977 | 2,321 |
| 1978 | 2,040 |
| 1979 | 1,880 |
| 1980 | 2,506 |
| 1981 | 4,266 |
| 1982 | 3,201 |
| 1983 | 3,150 |
| 1984 | 5,051 |
| 1985 | 3,402 |
| 1986 | 2,537 |
| 1987 | 2,151 |
| 1988 | 1,810 |
| 1989 | 1,463 |
| 1990 | 1,117 |
| 1991 | 810 |
| 1992 | 580 |
| 1993 | 377 |
| 1994 | 220 |
| 1995 | 165 |
| 1996 | 135 |
| 1997 | 111 |
| 1998 | 77 |
| 1999 | 83 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 2001 | 64 |
| 2002 | 60 |
| 2003 | 43 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 55 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 8 |