Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Detroit
//dɪˈtɹɔɪt//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19237 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Detroit's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Detroit's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Detroit |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
Detroit through the decades
- Detroit peaked in 1923, when 12 babies were named Detroit in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1933–2022), use of Detroit has fallen 33% compared to the 10 years before that.