Forest: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced FOR-uhst · 2 syllables
Forest means “forest”, from English.
French surname, from Old French forest (“forest”). Compare Laforest and Deforest. Also an English and Scottish surname, variant of Forrest and related to the above.
- Meaning
- forest
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- FOR-uhst
- US rank (2025)
- #750
- US babies a year
- about 376 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Nature
How popular is Forest?
Forest was the #750 name in the US in 2025, given to 356 babies. It’s rising: up 250% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #750 |
| England & Wales | #746 |
| Scotland | #536 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Forest?
Half of US adults named Forest are older than 48; most are between 22 and 85. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Forest
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Foster
- Oswald
- Henderson
- Evans
- Noble
- Wiley
- Mack
- Judge
- Olin
- Abe
- Archibald
- Warner
- Gus
- Hardy
- Smith
- Newton
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Questions about Forest
What does the name Forest mean?
Forest means “forest”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Forest?
Forest is pronounced FOR-uhst.
How popular is the name Forest?
Forest was the #750 name in the US in 2025, given to 356 babies. It’s rising: up 250% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Forest?
Half of US adults named Forest are older than 48. Most are between 22 and 85.