Latonya
Latonya is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Priceless or invaluable, derived from its root element Tonya (Antonia).
Origin and history
Latonya is an American modern creation combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Tonya. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s through the 1980s. Today, it remains an established traditional choice from that era.
Popularity in the United States
21,757 babies in the United States have been named Latonya since 1880. It ranks #1007 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- IL (8.6 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
- NC (6.4 %)
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 | 193 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,440 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,911 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,731 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,149 |
| 2000-2010 | 250 |
| 2010-2019 | 78 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Latonya
- Latonya Johnson: Politician, State Senator
Nicknames
Tonya, Tanya, Latty
Fun facts
- Latonya saw its highest usage in the U.S. during the 1970s, reflecting a cultural trend in modern prefix-based name creation.
- The root portion Tonya traces back via Russian diminutives to the Latin name Antonia, meaning highly praiseworthy.