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Lafayette

Lafayette is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Lafayette?

Recorded births named Lafayette by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	4,882 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Lafayette's popularity over time

Babies named Lafayette per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1921 (86/yr).

When was Lafayette popular?

Lafayette reached its peak in 1921, when it was the #1465 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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