Forrest is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #4201 in 2025 with 5 recorded births. This places Forrest in the bottom 45% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 6 births ranking #3519. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 50,656 girls born was named Forrest. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Forrest is a nature-linked surname-style name associated with woods and forest land. It feels grounded, outdoorsy, and quietly classic.
The name grew through surname use and later through direct familiarity with the nature word. It carries a calmer, greener image than many sharper modern boys' names.