girl's name
Latina
luh-TEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,052
Latina is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1973, when 96 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Latina Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 51 |
| 1960s | 298 |
| 1970s | 810 |
| 1980s | 582 |
| 1990s | 227 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Latina?
In 2011, Latina was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Latina Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Latina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Latina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Latina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Latina
- English luh-TEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Latina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Latina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Latina
How popular is the name Latina?
In 2011, Latina was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Latina a girl's or a boy's name?
Latina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Latina?
Latina has 3 syllables.
When was Latina most popular?
Latina peaked in 1973, when 96 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.