boy's name
Detroy
dee-TROY (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 47
Detroy is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 6 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 1990, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1921.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Detroy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 13 |
How Popular Is Detroy?
In 1993, Detroy was given to 6 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.
Where Detroy Is Used
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 Detroy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
How to Say Detroy
- English dee-TROY
Sibling Names for Detroy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Detroy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Detroy
How popular is the name Detroy?
In 1993, Detroy was given to 6 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 Detroy a girl's or a boy's name?
Detroy is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Detroy?
Detroy has 2 syllables.
When was Detroy most popular?
Detroy peaked in 1990, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.