Lakrista
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Latin terms referring to crystal or crystal-like.
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Lakrista. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lakrista today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakrista births was 1993 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakrista. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lakrista. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
1993
10 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2002 SSA rank
#14,615
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Lakrista: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lakrista from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 38 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakrista 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 Lakrista 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 Lakrista
The given name Lakrista is an intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization. This pre-Roman culture, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy, had a language that is still not fully deciphered. However, some scholars believe that the name Lakrista may derive from the Etruscan word "lakri," which is thought to have meant "sacred" or "divine."
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Lakrista seems to have been adopted by some early Christian communities in the Mediterranean region. It is possible that the name was chosen as a way to honor the divine nature of Christ, as the prefix "la" could have been interpreted as a variant of the Latin word "laus," meaning "praise."
The earliest recorded use of the name Lakrista can be found in a 5th-century manuscript from a monastery in Ravenna, Italy. The manuscript mentions a woman named Lakrista who was a member of the monastic community. Unfortunately, little else is known about her life or circumstances.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Lakrista appears to have been relatively rare, but it did crop up occasionally in various parts of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Lakrista of Burgundy (1015-1079), a noblewoman who played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.
During the Renaissance, the name Lakrista experienced a modest resurgence, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous individuals to bear the name during this period was Lakrista Boccaccio (1472-1539), a Venetian painter who was renowned for her portraits of wealthy patrons.
In the 17th century, a woman named Lakrista Monteverdi (1607-1678) achieved some renown as a singer and composer in the court of the Gonzaga family in Mantua, Italy. Her works, though not widely known today, were influential in the development of early opera.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, we find Lakrista Nightingale (1820-1910), a British social reformer and pioneer of modern nursing. Her efforts to improve healthcare standards and training for nurses had a profound impact on the medical profession.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Lakrista. While not a common name by any means, it has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries and cultures.
People
Lakrista + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakrista 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
Lakrista: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakrista?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakrista 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 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Lakrista a common name?
We classify Lakrista as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakrista most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakrista was 1993, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakrista is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Lakrista in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakrista a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakrista 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 Lakrista still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakrista 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 Lakrista 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Lakrista?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Lakrista, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.