Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Lateef

Name: Popularity of the name Lateef in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lateef, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,860

Peak Rank

#1,312 (1977)

Total Babies

891

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1967

First Year

2022

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#1312

Peak Rank

891

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lateef

Lateef first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1967, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 47 Lateefs were born — ranking #1,312 that year. As of 2026, Lateef ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 891 Lateefs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lateef

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lateef is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lateef

What does the name Lateef mean?

Lateef is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lateef in 2026?

In 2026, Lateef ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Lateef most popular?

Lateef reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #1,312 that year with 47 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lateef most popular?

Lateef has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lateef.

Is Lateef a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lateef is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lateef?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lateef include Yale, Wilma, Elva. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lateef

Lateef is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 891 births in the dataset. Lateef's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #1,312. Use the chart and map above to compare Lateef's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.