Lafe, of Germanic origin, is a rare and unique given name. It is derived from the Old German word 'Leofa', which means "dear" or "beloved". The name gained some popularity in England during the Middle Ages but has since become quite uncommon. Lafe was also used as a nickname for people with the surname LeFevre, originating from Normandy, France. Today, it is predominantly found among families with French and English heritage who choose to honor their ancestral roots by giving this distinctive name to their children.
The name Lafe experienced varying popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and fewer occurrences in others. Between 1880 and 2020, there were a total of 690 births recorded with the name Lafe. The highest number of births in a single year was 17, which occurred twice (in 1884 and 1916). However, there are also many years where no babies named Lafe were born, indicating that the name has not been consistently popular throughout history.