Lafayette

Q: How popular is the name Lafayette?

Lafayette is ranked #11568 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ l-ahf-ee-EHT ]

Boy Name #11,568 Most Popular Hidden Gem 9 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lafayette is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-ahf-ee-EHT.

Parents who love the name Lafayette often also consider Arshia, Ashrith, Zemichael .

Popularity Over Time

#11,568

Current Rank

Peaked 1951 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,568
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Laf Lay Lafie Lafaie

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Also a Girl Name

Lafayette is also used as a girl name, ranked #37631.

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Similar Names

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Cosme Boy Greek Ashrith Boy Sanskrit Zemichael Boy Amharic/Tigrinya Arshia Boy Persian Holly Boy Old English Kenly Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lafayette

Is Lafayette a boy or girl name?

Lafayette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11568. As a girl name, it is ranked #37631. Lafayette is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lafayette?

Lafayette is pronounced l-ahf-ee-EHT.

How popular is the name Lafayette?

Lafayette is currently ranked #11568 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lafayette?

Common nicknames for Lafayette include Laf, Lay, Lafie, and Lafaie.

Is Lafayette a common or rare name?

Lafayette is an uncommon name, ranked #11568 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lafayette

Lafayette is a boy name .

Is Lafayette a boy or girl name? Lafayette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,568 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,631. Lafayette is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lafayette is currently ranked #11,568 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lafayette include Laf, Lay, Lafie, and Lafaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.