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Forrest

female

Meaning

"Dweller Near Woods"

From a surname associated with forested landscapes, it functions as a nature-linked given name in English, especially in North America.

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Popularity History of Forrest

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#9757Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#9757

Forrest was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-3947

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Forrest Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Forrest.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Forrest

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, French
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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