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Detroit

Detroit is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Detroit?

Recorded births named Detroit by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	148 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Detroit's popularity over time

Babies named Detroit per year — United States (1914–2022). United States peaked in 1922 (12/yr).

When was Detroit popular?

Detroit reached its peak in 1922, when it was the #5073 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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