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Fayette
OriginShort form of Lafayette, French
Meaning"faith"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#5114
On Nameberry
About Fayette
The name Fayette peaked for boys at #669 in 1882. Fayette is occasionally used for girls in 2022.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Famous Fayettes
- LaFayette "Fayette" McMullen
U.S. Congressman from Virginia; 2nd governor of Washington Territory
- Fayette Avery McKenzie
American sociologist and educator
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