Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Forrest
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1994
Peak births
1,343
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Forrest
How many people are named Forrest?
An estimated 29,481 living Americans are named Forrest.
How rare is Forrest?
Forrest is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 850 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 36.7% from its 1994 peak.
How old is the typical Forrest?
The median age of a living American named Forrest is approximately 34 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 57 years old.
Is Forrest still popular?
Yes — Forrest is currently rising in popularity, with 850 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Forrest most common?
Forrest has its strongest geographic signal in Oregon, where it appears 3.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19942025
Peak year
1994
Decline from peak
36.7%
2025
850
All-time
53,639