Latosha
Latosha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix La- and Tosha (a Russian diminutive of Natasha, meaning 'born on Christmas day').
Origin and history
Latosha is a contemporary American female name created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Tosha, a diminutive of Natasha. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it is a rare name for newborns, holding nostalgic value from the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity in the United States
6,442 babies in the United States have been named Latosha since 1880. It ranks #2121 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- GA (7.1 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- TN (6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,911 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,739 |
| 1990-2000 | 605 |
| 2000-2010 | 58 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Tosha, Tasha
Fun facts
- Latosha saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s as part of a wave of inventive 'La-' prefix names.
- Although created in the United States, its root element Tosha links back to Natasha and ultimate Latin origins related to Christmas Day.