UK girl's name
Laticia
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "joyful, happy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Laticia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Laticia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4524, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Laticia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Laticia ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 girls were registered as Laticia.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laticia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4524
2008
Births in 2008
4
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Laticia mean?
The name Laticia is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Roman times. It is thought to be a feminine variant of the Latin name Laetitia, which means "joy" or "gladness."
The earliest recorded use of the name Laticia can be found in medieval European records and documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. During this era, many names were derived from Latin words, reflecting the influence of the Catholic Church and the prominence of Latin as a scholarly language.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Laticia was Laticia de Montfort, a noblewoman who lived in England during the late 12th century. She was married to Simon de Montfort, a prominent English baron and military leader who played a significant role in the Barons' War against King Henry III.
Another notable figure in history with the name Laticia was Laticia of Castile, a Spanish princess born in the 15th century. She was the daughter of King John II of Castile and Queen Isabella of Portugal, and she later became the Queen of Aragon through her marriage to King Ferdinand II.
In the 16th century, Laticia Visconti was a prominent Italian noblewoman from the powerful Visconti family of Milan. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the cultural and intellectual life of the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, Laticia Valera was a renowned Spanish writer and poet who made significant contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Her works often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience.
In the 19th century, Laticia Mendoza was a Mexican writer and activist who played a crucial role in the struggle for Mexican independence. She used her writings to promote the ideals of freedom and social justice, and her work influenced many subsequent generations of Mexican writers and intellectuals.
Throughout its history, the name Laticia has maintained a connection to its Latin roots, symbolizing joy, happiness, and a celebration of life. While its popularity has ebbed and flowed over the centuries, it remains a timeless and enduring name that continues to be cherished by many around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Laticia over time
The chart below shows babies named Laticia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Laticia, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2008, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laticia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laticia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4059 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Laticia
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Laticia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Laticia in the UK right now?
In 2008, Laticia was ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Laticia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Laticia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Laticia?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "joyful, happy".
How many people are called Laticia in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Laticia across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.