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Forrest

Forrest is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#442

How popular is Forrest?

Forrest has been given to 50,670 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 2,594 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Forrest per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
50,670 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Forrest

Is Forrest a boy's or a girl's name?

Forrest is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Forrest?

Forrest has been given to 50,670 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.