Forest
boy name#750 in 2025Forest entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #222 in 1893, ranks #750 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#750
rank today
#222
peak (1893)
344
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #317 |
| 1890s | #257 |
| 1900s | #272 |
| 1910s | #313 |
| 1920s | #371 |
| 1930s | #472 |
| 1940s | #561 |
| 1950s | #715 |
| 1960s | #860 |
| 1970s | #958 |
| 1980s | #1074 |
| 1990s | #974 |
| 2000s | #1941 |
| 2010s | #1357 |
| 2020s | #739 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Forest has been most popular in CA, TX, WA.
Living bearers
About 9,300 people named Forest are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Forest alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Forest in 2025?
- Forest ranks #750 among US boy names in 2025, with 344 babies given the name.
- When was the name Forest most popular?
- Forest peaked in 1893, reaching #222 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Forest with classmates?
- Forest will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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