Latoya
Latoya is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Victorious or prized; modern combination incorporating Toya (short form of Victoria).
Origin and history
Latoya is an invented modern American name that rose to significant prominence in the late 20th century. It combines the popular prefix 'La-' with the Spanish-derived name Toya. It achieved widespread familiarity through famous pop culture figures during the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity in the United States
45,563 babies in the United States have been named Latoya since 1880. It ranks #629 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2049.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.2 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- NC (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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,459 |
| 1980-1990 | 29,537 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,675 |
| 2000-2010 | 533 |
| 2010-2019 | 236 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Famous people named Latoya
- Latoya London: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Toya, Toy
Fun facts
- Latoya experienced a dramatic rise in U.S. popularity during the late 1970s and 1980s.
- The name blends the modern prefix 'La-' with Toya, a traditional Spanish diminutive for Victoria.