Lafrance
Pronunciation: [ l-uhfr-ANS ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lafrance first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 22 babies have been named Lafrance in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lafrance is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,009 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,009
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lafrance is also used as a girl name, ranked #13656.
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About the Name Lafrance
Lafrance is a boy name .
Is Lafrance a boy or girl name? Lafrance is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,009 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,656. Lafrance is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lafrance is currently ranked #30,009 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lafrance include Laf, Lafr, Lafry, Lafrie, Lafra, Lafray, Lafraie, Nce, Ncey, Lay, Laie, and Lafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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