Deforrest
Pronunciation: [ d-ayf-AWR-ihst ]
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Deforrest first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 26 babies have been named Deforrest in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deforrest is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,832 for boy names in the US .
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- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,832
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Deforrest
Deforrest is a boy name .
Deforrest is currently ranked #33,832 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Deforrest include Def, Defo, Defoy, Defoie, Defor, Defory, Deforie, Est, Esty, Estie, Rest, and Dey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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