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Lafe

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Lafe

Pronounced LAYF /ˈleɪf/Medium

Meaning: Lafe reads as an old-fashioned American short form, often clipped from Lafayette (a French surname) or used as a rustic pet-name; routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A rustic one-beat name: Lafe (said 'LAYF'), often short for Lafayette. Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningLafe reads as an old-fashioned American short form, often clipped from Lafayette (a French surname) or used as a rustic pet-name; routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2020)#11404 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1884
Total births (all-time)≈ 690

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618802020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lafe is an old-fashioned American short form, often from Lafayette. It reads as a rustic, vintage name, rare today; the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'LAYF').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. boys. Rare, vintage, and homespun.

Did you know? Lafe is an old American short name, often trimmed from Lafayette, with a homespun, frontier feel; its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'LAYF').
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Lafe — short form, often of Lafayette; routes uncertain

Variations

LafayetteLayfLaif

Nicknames

LafFee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lafe mean?

Lafe is a vintage American short form, often of Lafayette; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lafe?

It's said LAYF /ˈleɪf/ - one syllable.

Is Lafe a boy or girl name?

Lafe is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Lafe?

Lafe is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.

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