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Latrisha

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Pronounced lah-TRISH-ah /lɑˈtrɪʃ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Latrisha is a genuine 1970s American coinage, joining the popular La- prefix to Trisha, a pet form of Patricia ('noble, high-born').Low

In 30 seconds: A seventies favorite: Latrisha pairs La- with Trisha, from Patricia, 'noble' (said 'lah-TRISH-ah'). Rhythmic and of its decade.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningLatrisha is a genuine 1970s American coinage, joining the popular La- prefix to Trisha, a pet form of Patricia ('noble, high-born').
U.S. rank (2008)#19221 ↘ Falling
2008 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,804

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919632008

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

Latrisha is a 1970s American coinage, La- plus Trisha (from Patricia, 'noble'). It crested around 1979 among a family of stylish La- names (said 'lah-TRISH-ah').

Its use faded after the 1980s and it is uncommon now. Rhythmic, warm, and firmly of its time.

Did you know? Latrisha peaked around 1979 during the era's wave of La- names such as Latoya and Latasha.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Latrisha — 1970s coinage; La- + Trisha (Patricia)

Variations

LatriciaLatrishaLatasha

Nicknames

TrishaTrish

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If you like Latrisha…

Latoya— a like La- seventies coinage
Tricia— the Trisha root inside it
Latarsha— another vintage pick
Lakesha— another vintage pick
Lakeesha— another American name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latrisha mean?

Latrisha joins the La- prefix to Trisha, from Patricia, 'noble.'

How do you pronounce Latrisha?

It's said lah-TRISH-ah /lɑˈtrɪʃ.ə/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Latrisha a made-up name?

It's a genuine 1970s coinage with a clear root in Patricia.

How popular is Latrisha?

Latrisha was a modest favorite of the late nineteen-seventies and has been uncommon since.

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