Lafe
Lafe is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Heir, descendant, or a short form of Lafayette.
Origin and history
Lafe is historically a short form of Lafayette or a variant of the Old Norse name Leif, meaning heir or descendant. It was used in early 20th-century America but remains a rare choice today. In recent years, it is given to only a small number of boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
696 babies in the United States have been named Lafe since 1880. It ranks #3980 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- KY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 54 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 76 |
| 1920-1930 | 87 |
| 1930-1940 | 57 |
| 1940-1950 | 49 |
| 1950-1960 | 53 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 22 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 27 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Lafe
- Lafe Pence: Politician, Lawyer
Fun facts
- Historically, Lafe often originated as a colloquial American nickname for the French surname and given name Lafayette.
- It is also recognized as an anglicized spelling variant of the Scandinavian name Leif.