Forrest is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7081 in 2022 with 16 recorded births. This places Forrest in the top 40% 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 increased by 100.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 102,423 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.