How Many People Are Named Forrest?
people in the United States are named Forrest
1 in 6,223 people has this name
Popularity Rank
π Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
1,381 births
Trend
Stable
π Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From an English surname meaning "forest", originally belonging to a person who lived near a forest. In America it has sometimes been used in honour of the Confederate Civil War general Nathan Bedford Forrest (1821-1877). This name was borne by the title character in the movie 'Forrest Gump' (1994) about a loveable simpleton. Use of the name increased when the movie was released, but has since faded away.
β§ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
π₯ Age Distribution
Average Age: 63.1 years old
π Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
π State-Wise Distribution
π‘ Fun Facts About "Forrest"
- 798 babies were named Forrest in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1994
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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