Holding steady.
Popularity of Lacheryl since 1959
Babies named Lacheryl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 62 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lacheryl represents a distinctive example of mid-20th-century American name invention. First recorded in 1959 at the dawn of the 1960s naming boom, the name reached its peak popularity in 1969 before settling into stable obscurity. The name's formation follows the period trend of La- prefixed names, blending this fashionable element with the then-popular Cheryl. Given its rarity and specific cultural moment, Lacheryl remains a unique choice that reflects the creative naming patterns of the post-World War II era. With no recorded top states or notable bearers, Lacheryl occupies a rare space in U.S. naming records.
Lacheryl is a modern coinage that emerged in the mid-20th century, most likely created by combining the fashionable prefix La- with the name Cheryl. Cheryl itself became popular in the early 20th century, possibly a variant of Cheryl or derived from the French name Chérie meaning 'darling'. The name Lacheryl was first recorded in the United States in 1959, following a trend of La- prefixed names in the 1960s and 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lachie, Cheri, Lala
Sibling names for Lacheryl
Names that share Lacheryl's style, for a brother or sister.
