At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1994 (#13,430)
- Babies in 1994
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #1,961 in 1984
- First recorded
- 1975
Meaning of Latorya
Pronounced luh-TOR-ee-uh, Latorya feels like a sunlit breeze drifting through a Spanish plaza. It blends the gentle “La” with the triumphant echo of Latin victory, channeling a bold spirit even if it isn’t tied to an ancient legend or saint. Parents are drawn to its lyrical roll and rare sparkle—it’s like a secret handshake between old-world warmth and fresh creativity, playful and full of promise. In the US, Latorya quietly danced through baby charts in the late ’70s and ’80s, sneaking in without stealing the spotlight. Choosing Latorya is a fast-track to a life of confidence, sunshine and unexpected adventures. With its gentle strength and radiant charm, this name lights the path for any little girl ready to claim her own victory.
How to pronounce Latorya
English
- Pronounced luh-TOR-ee-uh /ləˈtɔriə/
Popularity of Latorya in the U.S.
Latorya was last recorded in the U.S. in 1994, ranked #13,430 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,961 in 1984. It first appears in the records in 1975.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1975–1994 20 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | 13,430 | ▼ 3,871 |
| 1993 | 8 | 9,559 | ▼ 825 |
| 1992 | 9 | 8,734 | ▼ 2,481 |
| 1991 | 14 | 6,253 | ▲ 1,627 |
| 1990 | 10 | 7,880 | ▼ 3,032 |
| 1989 | 18 | 4,848 | ▼ 1,263 |
| 1988 | 26 | 3,585 | ▼ 613 |
| 1987 | 32 | 2,972 | ▲ 388 |
| 1986 | 26 | 3,360 | ▼ 1,223 |
| 1985 | 49 | 2,137 | ▼ 176 |
| 1984 | 52 | 1,961 | ▲ 514 |
| 1983 | 37 | 2,475 | ▲ 57 |
| 1982 | 37 | 2,532 | ▼ 447 |
| 1981 | 49 | 2,085 | ▲ 193 |
| 1980 | 43 | 2,278 | ▲ 1,390 |
| 1979 | 21 | 3,668 | ▼ 867 |
| 1978 | 29 | 2,801 | ▼ 244 |
| 1977 | 33 | 2,557 | ▲ 445 |
| 1976 | 24 | 3,002 | ▲ 2,514 |
| 1975 | 10 | 5,516 | new |