Lachell
An invented name likely intended to sound elegant and feminine.
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the first name Lachell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lachell today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lachell births was 1973 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lachell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
175
~ 1 in 1,958,596 Americans
Peak year
1973
12 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2004 SSA rank
#17,588
Tracked since 1966
Census
Lachell in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 196 people with the first name Lachell, which placed it at #38,869 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,869
National first-name rank
People counted
196
196 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
71.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lachell
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lachell is Black at 71.9%. The next largest groups are White (19.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lachell described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lachell at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American71.9% · 141
- White19.4% · 38
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.1% · 6
- Two or more races3.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 2
Popularity
Lachell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lachell from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 70 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lachell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lachell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lachell
The name Lachell has its origins in the French language. It is derived from the Old French word "lachele," which means "bond" or "tie." This suggests that the name may have been used to symbolize a connection or bond between individuals or families.
In the Middle Ages, the name Lachell was primarily used in regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas. It was a relatively uncommon name during this time period, but it did appear in some historical records and documents from the 12th to 15th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lachell can be found in a 13th-century French manuscript, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor nobleman from the Champagne region. This document provides evidence that the name was in use during the medieval period, although it remained rare.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Lachell. One such person was Lachell de Montfort, a French noblewoman who lived in the 14th century and was known for her involvement in local politics and charitable endeavors.
Another figure named Lachell was a 16th-century French poet and writer, Lachell Dupont, whose works focused on themes of love and nature. While not widely recognized today, his poetic contributions were celebrated during his lifetime.
In the 17th century, there was a Lachell Lebrun, a renowned French artist and portraitist who painted several notable works commissioned by the French nobility and royalty. Her portraits are still admired for their attention to detail and vivid depictions of her subjects.
Moving into the 18th century, a woman named Lachell Durand made a name for herself as a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur in Paris. She established a thriving textile business and was known for her innovative designs and entrepreneurial spirit.
Lastly, in the 19th century, there was a Lachell Moreau, a French educator and pioneer in the field of early childhood education. She founded several schools and advocated for progressive teaching methods that emphasized hands-on learning and child-centered approaches.
While the name Lachell has French origins and a long history, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout the centuries. However, its unique sound and meaning have allowed it to endure as a distinctive and intriguing name choice for those seeking a name with historical roots and cultural significance.
People
Lachell + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lachell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lachell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lachell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,958,596 US residents.
Is Lachell a common name?
We classify Lachell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 189 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lachell most popular?
The single biggest year for Lachell was 1973, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lachell is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lachell in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 196 people with the name Lachell, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,869 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lachell in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lachell?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lachell appears almost entirely female. Of the 185 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lachell?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lachell is Black at 71.9%. The next largest groups are White (19.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lachell most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lachell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.9% (141 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lachell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lachell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lachell in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lachell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lachell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lachell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Lachell?
You can see how many people share the name Lachell on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.