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Lafayette

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Lafayette was most popular in 1921, when 86 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,458 that year. In 2025 it ranked #20,040, with 7 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,882 people named Lafayette.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#1,458
Births that year86
Total since 18804,882

Lafayette over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Lafayette’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org