Lachelle
Lachelle is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Who is like God? (via Michelle) or combined modern creation.
Origin and history
Lachelle is a modern American name created by pairing the prefix 'La-' with the name Chelle or Michelle. It emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century as part of a trend in creative name blending. In the United States, it remains a rare choice given to a small number of girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,442 babies in the United States have been named Lachelle since 1880. It ranks #3574 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2075.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.7 %)
- OH (14.3 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- MI (11.5 %)
- MD (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 58 |
| 1960-1970 | 356 |
| 1970-1980 | 583 |
| 1980-1990 | 620 |
| 1990-2000 | 512 |
| 2000-2010 | 191 |
| 2010-2019 | 96 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Nicknames
Chelle, Chell, Lachie
Fun facts
- Lachelle was created in the United States during the late 20th century, combining popular French-sounding prefixes and suffixes.
- The name experienced its highest relative usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.