boy's name
Deforrest
dee-FOR-ist (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 90
Deforrest is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1917, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Deforrest Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Deforrest?
In 1994, Deforrest was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Deforrest
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Deforrest Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Deforrest over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Deforrest
- English dee-FOR-ist
Sibling Names for Deforrest
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Deforrest — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Deforrest
How popular is the name Deforrest?
In 1994, Deforrest was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Deforrest a girl's or a boy's name?
Deforrest is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Deforrest?
Deforrest has 3 syllables.
When was Deforrest most popular?
Deforrest peaked in 1917, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.