How Common is the First Name Forrest?
We estimate that there are 31,125 people named Forrest who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Forrest is the 570th most common for men, and the 1,244th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Forrest?
The average person named Forrest is 37.74 years old.
Is Forrest a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
862 people named Forrest were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 374th most popular name for boys, and the 735th most popular overall.
The popularity of Forrest peaked in 1913, when it was the 173rd most popular name for baby boys.
Is Forrest a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Forrest is mostly a male name, but there are some women named Forrest. 98.4% of people named Forrest are male, while 1.6% are female.
Popularity of Forrest in England
In 2020, Forrest was the 582nd most popular name for boys in England and Wales.