Forest
Male name · ♻ Vintage
8,715
Total Births
1916
Peak Year
#746
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Forest
Forest is a vintage male name experiencing a revival in recent years. Originally popular in the early 20th century, it peaked during the 1910s. With 8,715 total births recorded, it carries a timeless charm.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 628 births |
| 1890s | 1,067 births |
| 1900s | 1,204 births |
| 1910s | 1,428 births |
| 1920s | 1,231 births |
| 1930s | 679 births |
| 1940s | 526 births |
| 1950s | 418 births |
| 1960s | 285 births |
| 1970s | 221 births |
| 1980s | 71 births |
| 1990s | 370 births |
| 2010s | 176 births |
| 2020s | 411 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Forest?
Forest has been given to 8,715 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1916 with 164 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #746.
Is Forest a boy or girl name?
Forest is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Forest most popular?
Forest was most popular in 1916, when 164 babies were given this name. The name has been making a comeback after years of decline.
How old is the name Forest?
Forest first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).