Lafaye
girl nameLafaye entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2688 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2688
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4271 |
| 1920s | #3842 |
| 1930s | #3282 |
| 1940s | #4526 |
| 1950s | #5084 |
| 1960s | #5575 |
| 1970s | #7542 |
| 1980s | #10587 |
| 1990s | #12363 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Lafaye are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lafaye alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lafaye in 2025?
- Lafaye is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lafaye most popular?
- Lafaye peaked in 1933, reaching #2688 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lafaye with classmates?
- Lafaye will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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