Forrest
boy name#374 in 2025Forrest entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #173 in 1913, ranks #374 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#374
rank today
#173
peak (1913)
850
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #269 |
| 1890s | #202 |
| 1900s | #202 |
| 1910s | #186 |
| 1920s | #200 |
| 1930s | #258 |
| 1940s | #294 |
| 1950s | #339 |
| 1960s | #417 |
| 1970s | #471 |
| 1980s | #466 |
| 1990s | #423 |
| 2000s | #1020 |
| 2010s | #794 |
| 2020s | #414 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Forrest has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 31,500 people named Forrest are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Forrest alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Forrest in 2025?
- Forrest ranks #374 among US boy names in 2025, with 850 babies given the name.
- When was the name Forrest most popular?
- Forrest peaked in 1913, reaching #173 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Forrest with classmates?
- Forrest will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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