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Latonya is a feminine given name that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. The name appears to be a modern creation combining the popular prefix 'La-' (meaning 'the' in Romance languages) with a variant of Tonya, which itself is a diminutive of Antonia (feminine form of Anthony, from Latin 'Antonius'). Latonya gained notable popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, reaching its peak usage in the early 1970s. The name follows a naming pattern common in the United States during this period that featured prefixes like La-, De-, and Sha-. Usage data shows Latonya appeared on the Social Security Administration's name charts between the 1960s-1990s but has declined in popularity since. The name has a melodic quality with emphasis typically on the second syllable.

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The name Latonya is currently ranked #986 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #197 in 1974. It is currently rising in popularity. Latonya is occasionally used for boys in 1989.

The name Latonya peaked for boys at #3543 in 1971. Latonya is occasionally used for girls in 2022.

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