Lafe
boy name#12008 in 2025Lafe entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #450 in 1884, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#12008
rank today
#450
peak (1884)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #690 |
| 1890s | #1028 |
| 1900s | #1066 |
| 1910s | #2567 |
| 1920s | #3103 |
| 1930s | #3062 |
| 1940s | #3186 |
| 1950s | #3350 |
| 1960s | #2852 |
| 1970s | #4432 |
| 1980s | #4795 |
| 1990s | #7898 |
| 2000s | #9656 |
| 2010s | #11603 |
| 2020s | #11307 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Lafe are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lafe alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lafe in 2025?
- Lafe ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lafe most popular?
- Lafe peaked in 1884, reaching #450 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lafe with classmates?
- Lafe will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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