Total births
143
Girls' name · since 1971
Lachrisha
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 143 babies named Lachrisha, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 143
- total births
- 1971–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
143 girls have been named Lachrisha since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lachrisha recorded 143 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1995.
- 143 total births
- 1971–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
143 girls have been named Lachrisha since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 143
- total births
- 1971–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Lachrisha was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
12 babies were named Lachrisha in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Lachrisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lachrisha splits its recorded history at 1984: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lachrisha at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Lachrisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1995
- Peak year (1980)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Lachrisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lachrisha's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Lachrisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
43 births
- 1980s
1980s
78 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 78 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lachrisha? ▼
Lachrisha has been given to 143 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1995. 12 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Lachrisha most popular? ▼
Lachrisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Lachrisha been used? ▼
Lachrisha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 25 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Lachrisha? ▼
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 Lachrisha's data
- Lachrisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Lachrisha
Nearby Names Like Lachrisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lachrisha
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Laci Girl
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Lacee Girl
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Compare Lachrisha side by side: Lachrisha vs Lacey Lachrisha vs Lacy Lachrisha vs Lacie
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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, 1971–1995 (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. "Lachrisha: Baby Name Since 1971 - 143 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lachrisha. 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 Lachrisha 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.