Deforest

Boy name

Deforest has been given to 667 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1920.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

667

Peak year

1920 (26 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Deforest.

667 babies since 1909

665 babies since 1911

662 babies since 1909

674 babies since 1881

660 babies since 1902

675 babies since 1912

659 babies since 1881

676 babies since 1912

How popular is the name Deforest?

Deforest has been given to 667 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Deforest peak?

Deforest peaked in 1920, when 26 babies were given the name.

Is Deforest a girl or boy name?

Deforest is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Deforest are boys).

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