Forrest
Forrest is an English nature name derived from the Old French word for forest or woodland. It evokes images of natural beauty, strength, and a connection to the outdoors.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 878. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 161
- 2012: 154
- 2013: 257
- 2014: 338
- 2015: 391
- 2016: 423
- 2017: 460
- 2018: 484
- 2019: 583
- 2020: 640
- 2021: 745
- 2022: 794
- 2023: 746
- 2024: 794
- 2025: 850
- 2026 (projected): 878
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Strong association with the beloved film character Forrest Gump
- •Double 'r' spelling is traditional, though 'Forest' is an alternative
- •Works well as both first and middle name
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Statistics
53,639
Total births since 1880
1994
Peak year
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