girl's name
Lafaye
luh-FAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 308
Lafaye is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1930, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1918.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lafaye Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Lafaye?
In 1992, Lafaye was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lafaye
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lafaye Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lafaye over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lafaye
- English luh-FAY
Sibling Names for Lafaye
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lafaye — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lafaye
How popular is the name Lafaye?
In 1992, Lafaye was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lafaye a girl's or a boy's name?
Lafaye is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lafaye?
Lafaye has 2 syllables.
When was Lafaye most popular?
Lafaye peaked in 1930, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.