Lafayette
Lafayette: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หlรฆfiหหษt/ ยท /หlษหfiหหษt/
Meaning and origin of Lafayette
- A male given name transferred from the surname, originally in honor of the Marquis.
Etymology
French surname from Occitan, "the little beech tree".
How popular is Lafayette?
Since 1880, 21 girls and 4,861 boys in the U.S. have been named Lafayette (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4639 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #326 in 1886. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lafayette FAQ
What does the name Lafayette mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, originally in honor of the Marquis. French surname from Occitan, "the little beech tree".
What is the origin of the name Lafayette?
Lafayette is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Lafayette?
Since 1880, 21 girls and 4,861 boys in the U.S. have been named Lafayette (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4639 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #326 in 1886. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lafayette a boy or girl name?
Lafayette is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 21 girls and 4,861 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.