Deforest
boy nameDeforest entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #595 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#595
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #595 |
| 1890s | #933 |
| 1900s | #1141 |
| 1910s | #1886 |
| 1920s | #1949 |
| 1930s | #2572 |
| 1940s | #2713 |
| 1950s | #3261 |
| 1960s | #3595 |
| 1970s | #4621 |
| 1990s | #7051 |
| 2000s | #10556 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Deforest are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Deforest alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Deforest in 2025?
- Deforest is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Deforest most popular?
- Deforest peaked in 1881, reaching #595 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Deforest with classmates?
- Deforest will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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