Lafayette
boy name#9714 in 2025Lafayette entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #325 in 1886, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#9714
rank today
#325
peak (1886)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #393 |
| 1890s | #553 |
| 1900s | #730 |
| 1910s | #800 |
| 1920s | #915 |
| 1930s | #881 |
| 1940s | #970 |
| 1950s | #1060 |
| 1960s | #1131 |
| 1970s | #1427 |
| 1980s | #1806 |
| 1990s | #2660 |
| 2000s | #5702 |
| 2010s | #6350 |
| 2020s | #7566 |
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Lafayette are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lafayette alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lafayette in 2025?
- Lafayette ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lafayette most popular?
- Lafayette peaked in 1886, reaching #325 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lafayette with classmates?
- Lafayette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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