Deforrest
boy nameDeforrest entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2562 in 1917, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2562
peak (1917)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3197 |
| 1920s | #4033 |
| 1930s | #3147 |
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1950s | #3827 |
| 1960s | #3646 |
| 1980s | #6238 |
| 1990s | #8459 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Deforrest are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Deforrest alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Deforrest in 2025?
- Deforrest is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Deforrest most popular?
- Deforrest peaked in 1917, reaching #2562 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Deforrest with classmates?
- Deforrest will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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