Forrest is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #14398 in 2018 with 6 recorded births. This places Forrest in the bottom 21% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 21 births ranking #5810. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 25.0%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 283,404 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.