Total births
496
Girls' name · since 1968
Lachandra
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 496 babies named Lachandra, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 496
- total births
- 1968–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Lachandra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 496 recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Lachandra recorded 496 times among girls since 1968, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 1995.
- 496 total births
- 1968–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
496 girls have been named Lachandra since 1968, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 496
- total births
- 1968–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Lachandra was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
38 babies were named Lachandra in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Lachandra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lachandra's full recorded timeline at 1981, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1988, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1975 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lachandra at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Lachandra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–1995
- Peak year (1975)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Lachandra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lachandra's strongest decade.
254 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Lachandra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s
1970s
254 births
- 1980s
1980s
179 births
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 254 births (51% of all-time use).
Lachandra by state
Where Lachandra concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 21 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 13 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 10 | 2.0% |
Georgia share of Lachandra's total US births 4.2%
Even split
21 of 496 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lachandra? ▼
Lachandra has been given to 496 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1995. 38 babies were born in 1975, its single highest year.
When was Lachandra most popular? ▼
Lachandra was most popular in the 1970s decade with 254 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Lachandra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lachandra are Georgia (21 births), Texas (13 births), Alabama (11 births).
How long has the name Lachandra been used? ▼
Lachandra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 28 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Lachandra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lacey, Lacy, Lacie, Laci, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lachandra's data
- Lachandra's decade-level peak was the 1970s (254 total births); usage has since declined to 48 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Lachandras (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lachandra
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lachandra
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lachandra: Baby Name Since 1968 - 496 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lachandra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lachandra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.