Lafayette
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Surname. At The Age Of 20 The French Nobleman Marquis De Lafayette Went To Fight For Four Years In The American Revolution.
- Origin
- French
Lafayette Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,854 baby boys have been named Lafayette. The name peaked in 1921 with 86 US births that year (rank #701). In 2024, ranked #9472 nationally — 8,771 places below its 1921 peak.
Top States for Lafayette
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lafayette births are: Texas (222), North Carolina (189), California (171).
Other French-Origin Names Like Lafayette
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9-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lafayette's exact length and starting letter: La Vergne, Labhaoise, Labhruinn, Labreshia, Laefertun.
Quick Facts About Lafayette
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Compare Lafayette to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lafayette against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).