Lafe Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAYF / /leɪf/English; Scandinavian
Meaning
English: heir; Scandinavian: descendant
Historical & Cultural Background
Lafe is often considered a variant of the name Laif, which has roots in Scandinavian languages. It has been used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries. The name reflects a heritage of names associated with nobility and lineage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Laif
- Lafe
International Variants
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Famous people named Lafe
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lafe was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lafe has ranked as high as #329 nationally, which occurred in 1884, and has been most popular in Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Lafe has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lafe (1924)
State | Births | Share |
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KY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1880 | 9 |
1881 | 6 |
1884 | 17 |
1885 | 10 |
1886 | 6 |
1887 | 6 |
1890 | 6 |
1895 | 5 |
1898 | 5 |
1903 | 5 |
1905 | 7 |
1912 | 7 |
1913 | 7 |
1914 | 5 |
1915 | 9 |
1916 | 17 |
1917 | 5 |
1918 | 15 |
1919 | 11 |
1920 | 5 |
1921 | 6 |
1922 | 11 |
1923 | 8 |
1924 | 12 |
1925 | 9 |
1926 | 11 |
1927 | 7 |
1928 | 10 |
1929 | 8 |
1930 | 6 |
1931 | 7 |
1932 | 11 |
1933 | 6 |
1934 | 6 |
1935 | 7 |
1937 | 5 |
1938 | 9 |
1941 | 6 |
1942 | 8 |
1943 | 5 |
1944 | 7 |
1945 | 5 |
1946 | 5 |
1947 | 6 |
1948 | 7 |
1950 | 5 |
1951 | 5 |
1952 | 6 |
1953 | 5 |
1954 | 6 |
1955 | 10 |
1958 | 6 |
1959 | 10 |
1961 | 14 |
1962 | 11 |
1964 | 14 |
1965 | 10 |
1967 | 5 |
1968 | 6 |
1971 | 9 |
1972 | 5 |
1973 | 5 |
1974 | 5 |
1975 | 11 |
1976 | 6 |
1977 | 5 |
1978 | 8 |
1979 | 14 |
1980 | 7 |
1981 | 8 |
1982 | 8 |
1983 | 14 |
1984 | 12 |
1985 | 7 |
1986 | 5 |
1987 | 8 |
1988 | 7 |
1990 | 5 |
1991 | 6 |
1992 | 5 |
1994 | 6 |
2002 | 5 |
2003 | 6 |
2005 | 5 |
2006 | 11 |
2010 | 6 |
2012 | 6 |
2013 | 5 |
2016 | 5 |
2018 | 5 |
2020 | 6 |