Holding steady.
Popularity of Lacretia since 1937
Babies named Lacretia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 143 |
| 1970s | 335 |
| 1980s | 276 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lacretia is a distinctly American spelling variant of the ancient Roman name Lucretia. First recorded in the U.S. in 1937, it never reached the top 1000 but saw its highest usage in 1975, with 48 baby girls given the name that year. Since then, usage has remained stable at very low numbers, with 8 or fewer births per year in the 2020s. The name's spelling diverges from the traditional Lucretia, possibly influenced by phonetic respelling. Despite its rarity, Lacretia carries the historical weight of its classical source while offering a more accessible spelling.
Lacretia is a variant spelling of Lucretia, a name borne by a legendary Roman noblewoman whose story was recounted by Livy and Shakespeare. The name's ultimate origin is uncertain, though it is often linked to the Latin lucrum 'profit, wealth'. The spelling with 'c' instead of 'u' reflects a modern English respelling, common in the United States from the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lacy, Cree, Tia
Sibling names for Lacretia
Names that share Lacretia's style, for a brother or sister.
