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Forrest

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Forrest was most popular in 1994, when 1,381 American babies were given the name — ranking #431 that year. In 2025 it ranked #735, with 862 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 54,697 people named Forrest.

Most popular in1994
Rank that year#431
Births that year1,381
Total since 188054,697

Forrest over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Forrest’s peak in 1994. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org