Detroit
boy nameDetroit entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2446 in 1923, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2446
peak (1923)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3195 |
| 1920s | #3225 |
| 1930s | #3367 |
| 1940s | #3505 |
| 1950s | #3829 |
| 1970s | #5101 |
| 2000s | #12367 |
| 2010s | #10220 |
| 2020s | #10734 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Detroit are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Detroit alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Detroit in 2025?
- Detroit is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Detroit most popular?
- Detroit peaked in 1923, reaching #2446 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Detroit with classmates?
- Detroit will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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