Lafe

Boy name

Lafe has been given to 696 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1884.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

696

Peak year

1884 (17 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Lafe — alternate spellings parents actually use.

52,177 babies since 1881

3,924 babies since 1891

2,935 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lafe.

554 babies since 1880

493 babies since 1880

1,127 babies since 1880

How popular is the name Lafe?

Lafe has been given to 696 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lafe peak?

Lafe peaked in 1884, when 17 babies were given the name.

Is Lafe a girl or boy name?

Lafe is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Lafe are boys).

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