boy name
Forrest
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#374 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Forrest in the US, 1880–2025
Forrest first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1994, when 1,343 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 850.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Forrest popular?
Rising Forrest has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 4,569 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,413 | |
| 2000s | 1,741 | |
| 1990s | 6,502 | |
| 1980s | 3,489 | |
| 1970s | 2,906 | |
| 1960s | 3,589 | |
| 1950s | 4,710 | |
| 1940s | 4,500 | |
| 1930s | 4,421 | |
| 1920s | 6,910 | |
| 1910s | 4,860 | |
| 1900s | 900 | |
| 1890s | 713 | |
| 1880s | 416 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forrest a boy or a girl name?
Forrest is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Forrest a popular name right now?
Forrest has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Forrest?
In 2025, Forrest ranked #374 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Forrest most popular?
Forrest was most popular in 1994, when about 1,343 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.