Deforest
Deforest is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the forest.
Origin and history
Deforest is an English surname-derived given name originating from the Old French phrase 'de forêt', meaning 'from the forest'. Historically used in the United States as a given name, it peaked in usage in the early-to-mid 20th century and is now quite rare.
Popularity in the United States
667 babies in the United States have been named Deforest since 1880. It ranks #4009 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (94.3 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 9 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 127 |
| 1920-1930 | 174 |
| 1930-1940 | 94 |
| 1940-1950 | 79 |
| 1950-1960 | 48 |
| 1960-1970 | 31 |
| 1970-1980 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 34 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Deforest
- DeForest Kelley: Actor
Fun facts
- It originated as an Anglo-Norman locational surname for someone living near or in a forest.
- Actor DeForest Kelley, famous for portraying Dr. McCoy on Star Trek, brought public recognition to the name.