Latonia
Latonia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Belonging to Latona; hidden or veiled one.
Origin and history
Latonia is a feminine given name derived from Latona, the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Leto. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century, particularly between the 1970s and 1980s. In recent years, its usage has become extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
5,104 babies in the United States have been named Latonia since 1880. It ranks #2433 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (12.4 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- NC (6.9 %)
- LA (6.3 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 120 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,366 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,646 |
| 1980-1990 | 717 |
| 1990-2000 | 193 |
| 2000-2010 | 46 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Latonia
- Latonia Thomas: Soprano, Opera Singer
Nicknames
Toni, Nia, Tonia
Fun facts
- The name is a variant of Latona, who was the Roman goddess of motherhood and nature.
- Latonia saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s before declining sharply in the 21st century.