Holding steady.
Popularity of Lacresia since 1967
Babies named Lacresia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 96 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lacresia is a modern American name first recorded in 1967, reflecting the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 1974, but has never broken into the top 1000, remaining a rare choice. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but low usage since its introduction. Its origins are purely modern, rooted in the combination of the prefix 'La-' and the suffix '-cresia', similar to other elaborations like Latonya or LaKeisha. While not tied to any specific cultural tradition, Lacresia exemplifies the inventiveness of American naming practices, where parents blend sounds and syllables to create distinctive names. The name has no strong association with any top states, underscoring its scattered and uncommon use throughout the country.
Lacresia is a modern name that emerged in the United States in the late 1960s. It appears to be a creative combination of the popular prefix 'La-' with the suffix '-cresia', possibly derived from the name Cressida or the phonetic influence of words like 'crease'. The name saw its peak usage in 1974 and has remained in occasional use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lacie, Cresia, Lala
Variants: LaCresia, La Cresia
Sibling names for Lacresia
Names that share Lacresia's style, for a brother or sister.
