Forrest: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Dweller near the woods, a name that breathes pine and open air.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #129
- Peak
- #217 in 1994
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Forrest Means
Forrest is a boy name of English origin. Dweller near the woods, a name that breathes pine and open air.
How Popular Forrest Is
Forrest currently ranks #129 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #217 in 1994. It is rising.
Good to Know About Forrest
- Forrest Gump is one of the most beloved characters in American cinema.
- The name spiked briefly after the 1994 film release.
- Forrest evokes deep woods and wide-open nature.
Names Like Forrest
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Forrest
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Questions About Forrest
What does Forrest mean?
Forrest is a boy name of English origin. Dweller near the woods, a name that breathes pine and open air.
How popular is Forrest?
Forrest currently ranks #129 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #217 in 1994. It is rising.
Where does Forrest come from?
Forrest comes from English roots. Forrest Gump is one of the most beloved characters in American cinema.
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