Lafern
girl nameLafern entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2165 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2165
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3667 |
| 1920s | #2950 |
| 1930s | #3227 |
| 1940s | #4276 |
| 1950s | #5828 |
| 1960s | #5891 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Lafern are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Lafern alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lafern in 2025?
- Lafern is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lafern most popular?
- Lafern peaked in 1926, reaching #2165 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lafern with classmates?
- Lafern will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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