Is Deforest a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Deforest is commonly used as a Boy name.

How do you pronounce Deforest?

dee-FOREST · IPA: //diˈfɔːrɪst//

Deforest Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationdee-FOREST / /diˈfɔːrɪst/

English; French

Meaning

English: from the forest; French: of the forest

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Deforest is derived from the Old French word 'forest', which refers to a wooded area. It became a surname before being adopted as a given name. The name evokes a connection to nature and the outdoors, reflecting a time when forests were significant in daily life and culture.

Trend Summary

The name Deforest has seen limited use in the United States and is not widely popular.

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Famous people named Deforest

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Fictional characters named Deforest

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Sibling Suggestions

Forest Derek Dylan Devin Dominic Daniel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Deforest was first seen in the United States in 1881. Deforest has ranked as high as #864 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Deforest has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Deforest (1949)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1881	9
1890	6
1891	6
1894	5
1904	6
1908	6
1911	5
1912	5
1913	12
1914	17
1915	18
1916	8
1917	23
1918	15
1919	24
1920	26
1921	24
1922	16
1923	14
1924	15
1925	14
1926	14
1927	18
1928	15
1929	18
1930	5
1931	9
1932	14
1933	9
1934	20
1935	16
1937	6
1938	7
1939	8
1940	6
1941	5
1942	6
1943	8
1944	11
1945	7
1947	15
1948	8
1949	13
1950	7
1951	9
1952	8
1953	8
1955	5
1956	6
1958	5
1961	5
1962	5
1965	9
1966	6
1967	6
1970	7
1971	8
1972	6
1973	5
1974	6
1979	5
1991	7
1992	7
1993	5
1994	8
1995	7
2001	5