Latasha
Latasha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix 'La-' and Tasha, meaning 'born on Christmas day'.
Origin and history
Latasha is a modern American name created by prefixing 'La-' to the name Tasha, which itself stems from the Russian name Natasha (meaning 'born on Christmas day'). It grew significantly in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it is less common for newborns but remains a recognizable classic contemporary name.
Popularity in the United States
30,211 babies in the United States have been named Latasha since 1880. It ranks #826 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- IL (7.4 %)
- TX (7 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
- GA (6 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 9 |
| 1960-1970 | 405 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,877 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,035 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,305 |
| 2000-2010 | 467 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Latasha
- Latasha Byears: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Tasha, Tish, Tash
Fun facts
- Latasha represents a late-20th-century trend of combining traditional roots like Tasha with stylized French-inspired prefixes like La-.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1970s and early 1980s.