Forest

Forest is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 361 boys in the United States.

Forest at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Forest

Forest belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Forest first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #223 in 1893, and in 2024 361 babies received the name — 17,433 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Forest in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#223 in 1893
Peak year
2022
Babies named Forest in 2024
361
Total since 1880
17,433

Forest in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#550 in 2023
Babies named Forest in 2025
37
Total since 1996
431

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Forest mean?

The meaning of Forest is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Forest a boy or girl name?

Forest is a boy name. In 2024, 361 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Forest?

Forest comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Forest?

Forest first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #223 in 1893, and 361 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].