Forrest

Rank 402nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Forrest was 402nd most popular baby name for boys and 790th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 806 babies were named Forrest in the United States. The gender distribution for "Forrest" is 98% male and 2% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,167 babies in the United States were named Forrest. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Forrest is around 40 to 42 years old.

The name "Forrest" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Forrest is Forrest Doesn't Have A Very Common Nickname..

Forrest Meaning & Origin

The name Forrest, of English origin, reflects a strong connection with nature, evoking images of resilience, tranquility, and growth.

The name Forrest is described as adventurous, nature-loving and steadfast.

Pronunciation

Forrest is pronounced for-rest in English. The name Forrest has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Forrest

  • The name Forrest was used for a main character in the award-winning film "Forrest Gump", played by Tom Hanks.

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Geography

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