UK boy's name
Latrell
An American baby boy name, a variation of the name Latrell.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Latrell is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Latrell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 11 births.
This profile covers 65 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1999 to 2018. 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 64 living people in the UK are called Latrell. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Latrell ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 11 boys were registered as Latrell.
- • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Latrell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
11 births
Estimated living
64
2026
Meaning
What does Latrell mean?
The name Latrell is believed to have originated in the African American community of the southern United States in the early 20th century. It is likely a combination of the French name "Latour" and the English name "Terrell", both of which have roots dating back to the Middle Ages.
Latour is derived from the Old French word "la tour", meaning "the tower". This name was often given to children born near a prominent tower or castle. Terrell, on the other hand, is an English surname that comes from the Old English words "terri" and "hill", meaning "a person from the hill".
While there are no known historical references or appearances of the name Latrell in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that it was used informally in the African American community before gaining wider recognition in the early to mid-1900s.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Latrell is Latrell Sprewell, an American professional basketball player born in 1970. He played in the NBA for several teams, including the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks, and was known for his athleticism and controversial incidents on and off the court.
Another notable individual named Latrell is Latrell Sprewell Jr., the son of the basketball player, who was born in 1995. He followed in his father's footsteps and played college basketball for the University of South Alabama.
In the music industry, Latrell James is a singer and songwriter born in 1995, known for his collaborations with various artists in the hip-hop and R&B genres.
Latrell Wrightsell Jr., born in 1986, is an American football coach and former player who played as a cornerback in the NFL for teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New England Patriots.
Latrell Biamungu, born in 1998, is a French professional basketball player who currently plays for Cholet Basket in the LNB Pro A, the top-tier professional basketball league in France.
These are just a few examples of individuals named Latrell who have made their mark in various fields throughout history, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with this unique name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Latrell over time
The chart below shows babies named Latrell registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Latrell, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latrell by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Latrell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4315 | 18 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2887 | 43 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Latrell
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Latrell: questions and answers
How popular is the name Latrell in the UK right now?
In 2018, Latrell was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Latrell most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 11 babies registered as Latrell in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Latrell?
An American baby boy name, a variation of the name Latrell.
How many people are called Latrell in the UK?
A total of 65 babies have been registered as Latrell across the 14 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.