FIRST NAME
Lafayette
Lafayette is the 3,291st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 1,886 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 86 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #3,291 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,886
living · #3,291
BABIES NAMED LAFAYETTE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20257
As a male name, Lafayette peaked in 1921, when 86 babies were named Lafayette (the #701 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #36,123 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
86
living · #36,123
BABIES NAMED LAFAYETTE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1919–1974
19746
As a female name, Lafayette peaked in 1974, when 6 babies were named Lafayette (the #8204 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)