girl's name
Lacretia
luh-KREE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 932
Lacretia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1975, when 43 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1937.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lacretia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 143 |
| 1970s | 335 |
| 1980s | 276 |
| 1990s | 105 |
How Popular Is Lacretia?
In 1996, Lacretia was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lacretia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lacretia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lacretia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lacretia
- English luh-KREE-shuh
Sibling Names for Lacretia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lacretia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lacretia
How popular is the name Lacretia?
In 1996, Lacretia was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lacretia a girl's or a boy's name?
Lacretia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lacretia?
Lacretia has 3 syllables.
When was Lacretia most popular?
Lacretia peaked in 1975, when 43 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.