Lafrederick
A boy's name of African origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Lafrederick, you're looking at a name that fewer than 5 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The crisp, punchy ending gives Lafrederick a stately quality that carries weight in formal contexts while staying approachable.
Lafrederick is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lafrederick is a boy's baby name of African American origin, a bold fusion of the La- prefix with Frederick, a Germanic name meaning 'peaceful ruler.' It transforms a stately classic into something uniquely personal and memorable.
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In the American context, Lafrederick is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1991–1991). Its African roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 5 total births, Lafrederick exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lafrederick has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | #9001 | — |
The Story of Lafrederick
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Lafrederick is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Lafrederick are most likely born between 1991 and 1991.
How rare is Lafrederick?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lafrederick is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1991–1991)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | #9001 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–1991