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Latrice

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Pronounced luh-TREES /ləˈtriːs/Medium

Meaning: Latrice is an African-American name, a La- prefixed form of Patrice — itself a French/Latin name from Patricius ('noble, patrician'). A modern, elegant coinage rooted in Patrice, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: An elegant coinage: Latrice extends Patrice, 'noble' (said 'luh-TREES'). Modern and rare.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningLatrice is an African-American name, a La- prefixed form of Patrice — itself a French/Latin name from Patricius ('noble, patrician'). A modern, elegant coinage rooted in Patrice, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#11744 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119542023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Latrice is an African-American name, a La- form of Patrice, which comes from the Latin Patricius ('noble, patrician'). Popular from the later 20th century, it reads as an elegant, meaning-linked coinage, rare in the deepest tier and noted honestly (said 'luh-TREES').

It appears only in the newer, deep tier of U.S. girls' names. Extremely rare and elegant.

Did you know? Latrice joins the prefix La- to Patrice, a name from the Latin Patricius ('noble'). It's a graceful African-American coinage with a dignified root, noted honestly (said 'luh-TREES').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Latrice — African-American La- + Patrice, from Latin 'noble'

Variations

LatreeceLatreaseLatrise

Nicknames

TrisLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latrice mean?

Latrice extends Patrice, from the Latin Patricius ('noble, patrician').

How do you pronounce Latrice?

It's said luh-TREES /ləˈtriːs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Latrice a boy or girl name?

Latrice is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Latrice?

Latrice is extremely rare in the deepest tier today.

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