gender neutral
Forest
woods, woodsman
About Forest
Forest brings nature directly into naming, offering earthy authenticity and environmental consciousness. This nature-inspired choice resonates with families valuing outdoor connection and ecological awareness. The name evokes imagery of strength, growth, mystery, and natural beauty—powerful associations for a growing child. Forest carries both ruggedness and poetry, suggesting someone grounded yet imaginative. The single-syllable directness prevents any perception of being overly whimsical despite its natural inspiration. Forest works particularly well in current naming trends that favor word names and nature themes, yet maintains enough substance to avoid feeling trendy or temporary. The name ages excellently, working equally well for children, teenagers, and adults across professional contexts. Nickname Forrest adds traditional spelling variation when desired. For parents seeking environmental connection, uniqueness without strangeness, and strong natural imagery, Forest provides authentic, meaningful selection.
Popularity of the Name Forest
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #308 | ||
| 1881 | #401 | ||
| 1882 | #335 | ||
| 1883 | #312 | ||
| 1884 | #302 | ||
| 1885 | #310 | ||
| 1886 | #257 | ||
| 1887 | #313 | ||
| 1888 | #298 | ||
| 1889 | #363 | ||
| 1890 | #285 | ||
| 1891 | #249 | ||
| 1892 | #254 | ||
| 1893 | #223 | ||
| 1894 | #310 | ||
| 1895 | #249 | ||
| 1896 | #258 | ||
| 1897 | #246 | ||
| 1898 | #223 | ||
| 1899 | #283 | ||
| 1900 | #285 | ||
| 1901 | #256 | ||
| 1902 | #238 | ||
| 1903 | #270 | ||
| 1904 | #235 | ||
| 1905 | #264 | ||
| 1906 | #260 | ||
| 1907 | #269 | ||
| 1908 | #312 | ||
| 1909 | #341 | ||
| 1910 | #304 | ||
| 1911 | #287 | ||
| 1912 | #343 | ||
| 1913 | #300 | ||
| 1914 | #299 | ||
| 1915 | #333 | ||
| 1916 | #299 | ||
| 1917 | #320 | ||
| 1918 | #320 | ||
| 1919 | #326 | ||
| 1920 | #343 | ||
| 1921 | #380 | ||
| 1922 | #341 | ||
| 1923 | #362 | ||
| 1924 | #366 | ||
| 1925 | #376 | ||
| 1926 | #382 | ||
| 1927 | #395 | ||
| 1928 | #376 | ||
| 1929 | #390 | ||
| 1930 | #409 | ||
| 1931 | #402 | ||
| 1932 | #458 | ||
| 1933 | #415 | ||
| 1934 | #491 | ||
| 1935 | #506 | ||
| 1936 | #519 | ||
| 1937 | #472 | ||
| 1938 | #555 | ||
| 1939 | #507 | ||
| 1940 | #521 | ||
| 1941 | #491 | ||
| 1942 | #545 | ||
| 1943 | #560 | ||
| 1944 | #513 | ||
| 1945 | #577 | ||
| 1946 | #643 | ||
| 1947 | #528 | ||
| 1948 | #654 | ||
| 1949 | #582 | ||
| 1950 | #647 | ||
| 1951 | #692 | ||
| 1952 | #709 | ||
| 1953 | #677 | ||
| 1954 | #714 | ||
| 1955 | #716 | ||
| 1956 | #764 | ||
| 1957 | #723 | ||
| 1958 | #711 | ||
| 1959 | #801 | ||
| 1960 | #806 | ||
| 1961 | #827 | ||
| 1962 | #810 | ||
| 1963 | #828 | ||
| 1964 | #843 | ||
| 1965 | #799 | ||
| 1966 | #846 | ||
| 1967 | #936 | ||
| 1968 | #831 | ||
| 1970 | #943 | ||
| 1971 | #876 | ||
| 1974 | #858 | ||
| 1975 | #942 | ||
| 1976 | #931 | ||
| 1977 | #915 | ||
| 1979 | #995 | ||
| 1980 | #884 | ||
| 1981 | #996 | ||
| 1991 | #921 | ||
| 1992 | #815 | ||
| 1993 | #720 | ||
| 1994 | #654 | ||
| 1995 | #746 | ||
| 2018 | #979 | #732 | |
| 2019 | #905 | #977 | |
| 2020 | #798 | #749 | #765 |
| 2021 | #718 | #612 | #837 |
| 2022 | #704 | #720 | #701 |
| 2023 | #746 | #597 | #914 |
| 2024 | #720 | #771 | #935 |
| 2025 | #750 | #924 | |
| 2015 | #979 | ||
| 2017 | #913 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Canada
Variations of Name Forest
Names Similar to Forest
Nicknames for Forest
- For
- Rest
Famous People Named Forest
| Forest Whitaker | American actor |
| Forest Griffin | American mixed martial artist |
| Forest Steven Whitaker III | American film director |
| Forest Ray Moulton | American astronomer |
| Forest K. Ferguson | American politician |
| Forest Townsley | American football player |
| Forest Bird | American aviator and inventor |
| Forest C. Donnell | American politician |
| Forest Taylor | American basketball player |
| Forest Wilson | American baseball player |
| Forest Hamilton | American football player |
| Forest Caves | American physicist |
| Forest Carlisle | American football player |
| Forest Noble | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Forest Shomberg | American football player |
| Forest Ray Bennett | American film director |
| Forest Buckner | American football player |
| Forest Beall | American football player |
| Forest Hills | American tennis player |
| Forest M. Hall | American politician |
Characters Named Forest
| Forest Gump | from the movie "Forrest Gump" |
| Forest Walker | from the TV show "Lost" |
| Forest Kimble | from the TV show "The Fugitive" |
| Forest Taft | from the movie "On Deadly Ground" |
| Forest VanderVoort | from the novel "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein |
| Forest Boyd | from the TV show "Justified" |
| Forest Henderson | from the movie "Wild at Heart" |
| Forest LaChance | from the movie "The Green Mile" |
| Forest Acre | from the TV show "Haven" |
| Forest Taylor | from the TV show "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Forest Smithson | from the movie "Inside Moves" |
| Forest Long | from the TV show "The West Wing" |
| Forest Rogers | from the movie "The Conspirator" |
| Forest McVeigh | from the TV show "The Night Of" |
| Forest Finn | from the book "The Thrill of the Chase" by Forrest Fenn |
| Forest Baskett | from the movie "October Sky" |
| Forest Hayes | from the TV show "Bones" |
| Forest Woodbush | from the movie "The Good Dinosaur" |
| Forest Montgomery | from the TV show "The Client List" |
| Forest Wellington | from the movie "Zoolander" |