Lafeyette

A boy's name of French origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Lafeyette is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Lafeyette is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Lafeyette is a boy's baby name of French origin, a variant spelling of Lafayette, derived from an Old French place name meaning 'the beech tree grove.' Immortalized by the Marquis de Lafayette, the French hero of the American Revolution, it carries a legacy of bravery and transatlantic friendship.

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Lafeyette is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.

In the U.S., Lafeyette has been recorded as a boy's name since 1972, with 5 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1972

1972

Peak

5 births

1972

First recorded

1 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Lafeyette has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1972.

First appeared: 1972Peak: 1972 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lafeyette
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1970s	5	#5411	—

The Story of Lafeyette

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1972, Lafeyette is a Gen X staple. Boys named Lafeyette are most likely born between 1972 and 1972.

How rare is Lafeyette?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lafeyette is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1972, peaked in the 1970s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1972–1972)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lafeyette
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1972	5	#5411	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lafeyette a boy's or girl's name?

Lafeyette is primarily a boy's name.

When was Lafeyette most popular?

Lafeyette reached its peak popularity in 1972 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Lafeyette?

Lafeyette is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1972. Its peak was in 1972.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–1972