Girl · #11,509 in 2026

Latona

In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Leto is a childhood goddess, the daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe, the sister of Asteria, and the mother of Apollo and Artemis.

Current Rank
#11,509
Peak Rank
#2,955 (1971)
Total Babies
345
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1956
First Year
1991
Last Year
1971
Peak Year
#2955
Peak Rank
345
Total Count
36
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Latona

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Leto is a childhood goddess, the daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe, the sister of Asteria, and the mother of Apollo and Artemis.

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Etymology
Relief from the 2nd century, staging the marriage of Zeus and Leto, Hierapolis Museum. 'Leto' is Attic Greek ; in the Doric Greek dialect, spoken in Sparta and the surrounding areas her name was spelled Lato with an alpha instead ( Ancient Greek : Λατώ , romanized : Latṓ ; pronounced [ laːtɔ̌ː ] ). There are several explanations for the origin of the goddess and the meaning of her name. Older sources speculated that the name is related to the Greek λήθη lḗthē ( lethe , oblivion ) and λωτός lotus (the fruit that brings oblivion to those who eat it). It would thus mean "the hidden one". In 20th

The Story of Latona

Latona first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1956, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 23 Latonas were born — ranking #2,955 that year. As of 2026, Latona ranks #11,509 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 345 Latonas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Latona

Phonetically similar names — useful when Latona 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Latona

What does the name Latona mean?
In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Leto is a childhood goddess, the daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe, the sister of Asteria, and the mother of Apollo and Artemis.
How popular is Latona in 2026?
In 2026, Latona ranks #11,509 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Latona most popular?
Latona reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #2,955 that year with 23 babies given the name.
Is Latona a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Latona is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Latona?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Latona include Deva, Mauri, Larinda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Latona

Latona is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 345 births in the dataset. Latona's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #2,955. Use the chart and map above to compare Latona'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.