4,882births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1884Peak · United States
#9714United States 2025
Lafayette is a boy name family recorded 4,882 times in 1 country since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#9714 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1884, at 11.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Lafayette
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | English | 4,882 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 1884 | ▼ 22 % |
Questions about Lafayette
How popular is the name Lafayette?
In 2025 it ranked #9714 in the United States. Official registers record 4,882 births across 1 country.
When was Lafayette most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1884, at 11.1 births per 100,000.
Is Lafayette a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lafayette is a boy name.