NAME PROFILE
Forest
The name 'Forest' means 'of the woods' or 'dweller by the woods'. It evokes a sense of nature, tranquility, and exploration, reflecting a connection to the earth and all its beauty.
Key Stats
| Total births | 18,377 |
| Gender | Male (58% / 42%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 25%TX — 22%OH — 21%NC — 17%MI — 15%
Notable People
Forest Whitaker (Actor, *The Last King of Scotland*) · Forest of Arden (Fictional woods in Shakespeare's *As You Like It*)
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