Lafe Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

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

Famous people named Lafe

Fictional characters named Lafe

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)

StateBirthsShare
KY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18809
18816
188417
188510
18866
18876
18906
18955
18985
19035
19057
19127
19137
19145
19159
191617
19175
191815
191911
19205
19216
192211
19238
192412
19259
192611
19277
192810
19298
19306
19317
193211
19336
19346
19357
19375
19389
19416
19428
19435
19447
19455
19465
19476
19487
19505
19515
19526
19535
19546
195510
19586
195910
196114
196211
196414
196510
19675
19686
19719
19725
19735
19745
197511
19766
19775
19788
197914
19807
19818
19828
198314
198412
19857
19865
19878
19887
19905
19916
19925
19946
20025
20036
20055
200611
20106
20126
20135
20165
20185
20206