Find out how popular the first name Lachelle has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lachelle by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Lachelle is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lachelle.

The history of the first name Lachelle

The name Lachelle is a feminine given name of French origin. It is a variant spelling of the French name Rachelle, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Rachel. Rachel can be traced back to the Biblical Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rachel), meaning "ewe" or "female sheep."

Lachelle gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and Canada. The name Rachelle had been in use for centuries before the variant spelling Lachelle emerged.

The earliest known recorded use of the name Lachelle dates back to the late 1960s, but it remained relatively rare until the 1980s and 1990s when it grew in popularity as a baby name.

One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Lachelle was Lachelle Crosse, an American singer and actress born in 1957. She had a successful career on Broadway and appeared in several films and television shows.

Lachelle Weeyums, born in 1978, is an American actress and comedian known for her roles in television series such as Insecure and The Chi.

Lachelle Brewster, born in 1985, is a Canadian Olympic track and field athlete who specializes in the high jump. She represented Canada at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.

Lachelle Rene, born in 1988, is an American singer-songwriter and actress who gained recognition as a contestant on the reality show American Idol in 2006.

Lachelle Olsen, born in 1991, is a Danish handball player who has represented Denmark in international competitions and played for several professional clubs in Europe.

While the name Lachelle has gained popularity in recent decades, it still remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names like Rachel or Rachelle. Its distinct spelling and French heritage have contributed to its unique appeal as a given name.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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