Laferne
girl nameLaferne entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2730 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2730
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4814 |
| 1920s | #4349 |
| 1930s | #3508 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Laferne are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Laferne alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Laferne in 2025?
- Laferne is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Laferne most popular?
- Laferne peaked in 1938, reaching #2730 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Laferne with classmates?
- Laferne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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