US Popularity:13036
Origin:French
Meaning:Beech forest
Lafayette is a masculine name sure to make those who speak it stand up to attention. While exuding major Aristocratic energy, Lafayette actually stems from the French la faieta, meaning "beech forest." Far from underwhelming, beech trees have been celebrated by many ancient cultures as symbols of prosperity, wisdom, and magnificent change. How fitting that Lafayette's greatest claim is that of French general Marquis de Lafayette, considered a great hero in both the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolution.

Lafayette Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Lafayette is currently #13036 in U.S. births
Boy:Lafayette is currently #5446 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#13036
in 2022
- 117
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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