Faith; beechwood grove
Derived from the Old French 'la faiete', referring to a beechwood grove. In a modern context, it is often associated with the French word 'foi' meaning faith, but its primary historical use as a surname and given name in the United States honors the Marquis de Lafayette.
Less common today
Lafayette isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,096 in 1991.
French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War
A charismatic short-order cook and medium · True Blood
Former NBA All-Star player known as Fat Lever
Confederate general during the American Civil War
A basset hound character · The Aristocats
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
