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Lacrisha

Girl name · American · Latin

Lacrisha is an American and Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Lacrisha would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationLacrisha peaked in 1979, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Lacrisha you'd meet today is about 46 years old.
  • HistoryLacrisha first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025

081619691996

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Lacrisha

Lacrisha is a girl name of American and Latin origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American namesLatin names

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Questions about the name Lacrisha

What is the origin of the name Lacrisha?

Lacrisha is American and Latin in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Lacrisha turns up in more than one tradition. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Lacrisha a boy or girl name?

Lacrisha is a girl name.

How popular is the name Lacrisha?

Lacrisha is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1996. It peaked at #3,333 in 1979, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Lacrisha?

Lacrisha is an American and Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.