Lafeyette
Pronunciation: [ l-ahf-ee-EHT ]
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Lafeyette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 5 babies have been named Lafeyette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lafeyette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,934 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,934
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lafeyette
Lafeyette is a boy name .
Lafeyette is currently ranked #39,934 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lafeyette include Laf, Lafe, Lafey, Lafeie, Tte, Ttey, Ette, Lay, Laie, and Lafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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