Lacrisha
A feminized form of the French name "Lacroix", meaning "the cross".
Name Census estimates that about 381 living Americans carry the first name Lacrisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lacrisha today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lacrisha births was 1986 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lacrisha. 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
381
~ 1 in 899,618 Americans
Peak year
1986
26 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1996 SSA rank
#14,741
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Lacrisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lacrisha from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 195 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Lacrisha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lacrisha 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 Lacrisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lacrishas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lacrisha
The name Lacrisha is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where the word "lacri" meant "tears." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who was particularly emotional or sensitive.
In the 5th century BCE, there is a record of a Greek woman named Lacrisha who was a renowned poet and philosopher. Her works, though now lost, were said to have explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. This early reference solidifies the ancient roots of the name.
As the centuries passed, the name Lacrisha seemed to have traveled across the Mediterranean Sea, making its way into the Latin-speaking regions of Europe. In the 9th century CE, a Roman noblewoman by the name of Lacrisha was known for her philanthropic efforts, establishing shelters and orphanages for the poor and destitute.
The name then found its way into the Arabic world, where it was adapted to fit the linguistic and cultural norms of the region. In the 12th century, there was a renowned Islamic scholar named Lacrisha who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.
During the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. One notable figure was Lacrisha Borgia, a member of the powerful Borgia family, who was known for her intelligence and political acumen. She lived from 1480 to 1519 and played a significant role in the affairs of the Papal States.
In the 17th century, a French artist named Lacrisha Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842) gained recognition for her portrait paintings, which captured the likenesses of many notable figures of the time, including Marie Antoinette.
Over the centuries, the name Lacrisha has continued to be used, albeit relatively infrequently, across various cultures and regions. Its unique sound and rich history have contributed to its enduring appeal, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a sense of depth and character.
People
Lacrisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lacrisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lacrisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lacrisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 381 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lacrisha 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 899,618 US residents.
Is Lacrisha a common name?
We classify Lacrisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 408 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lacrisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Lacrisha was 1986, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lacrisha is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lacrisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lacrisha 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.
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.