Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Lafayette
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1921
Peak births
86
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19212025
Quick answers about Lafayette
How many people are named Lafayette?
An estimated 2,390 living Americans are named Lafayette.
How rare is Lafayette?
Lafayette is very rare among babies today, with 7 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 91.9% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Lafayette?
The median age of a living American named Lafayette is approximately 53 years, with most bearers falling between 36 and 69 years old.
Is Lafayette still popular?
Yes. Lafayette is holding steady, with 7 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
91.9%
2025
7
All-time
4,861