Total births
17
Girls' name · since 1977
Lafarrah
17 babies named Lafarrah in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1977–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Lafarrah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 17 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Lafarrah recorded 17 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1982.
- 17 total births
- 1977–1982 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
17 girls have been named Lafarrah since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1982.
- 17
- total births
- 1977–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Lafarrah was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
12 babies were named Lafarrah in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lafarrah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lafarrah's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lafarrah at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Lafarrah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1982
- Peak year (1977)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Lafarrah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lafarrah's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Lafarrah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 12 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lafarrah? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 17 babies named Lafarrah. The most recent recorded year was 1982. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 12 births.
When was Lafarrah most popular? ▼
Lafarrah was most popular in the 1970s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Lafarrah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lafarrah since 1977 -- 6 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Lafarrah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lafonda, Lafaye, Lafern, Lafreda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lafarrah's data
- Lafarrah's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lafarrah
Nearby Names Like Lafarrah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lafarrah
Lafonda Girl
693 births
Lafaye Girl
308 births
Lafern Girl
274 births
Lafreda Girl
111 births
Lafawn Girl
88 births
Compare Lafarrah side by side: Lafarrah vs Lafonda Lafarrah vs Lafaye Lafarrah vs Lafern
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lafarrah: Baby Name Since 1977 - 17 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lafarrah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lafarrah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.