Detroit
dee-TROIT
Detroit is a boy’s name of French origin, meaning “Detroit is derived from the French word 'dé troit' meaning 'the strait'. It refers to the strait connecting Lake Huron and Lake Erie.”, and peaked in popularity in 1922.
What Detroit Means
“Detroit is derived from the French word 'dé troit' meaning 'the strait'. It refers to the strait connecting Lake Huron and Lake Erie.”
The Story of Detroit
From the French for 'the strait,' this name evokes a powerful urban spirit, strong and enduring.
Detroit comes from the Old French 'dé troit,' meaning 'the strait'. It historically refers to the waterway connecting Lake Huron and Lake Erie, a name imbued with a sense of passage and connection.
You feel a resilient and urban energy with this name, a sense of belonging to something dynamic. It is for your son, a strong individual with a unique character, connected to the pulse of the city.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#12 in 1922
Total Births
148
First Recorded
1914
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