How old is someone named Forest?
The average Forest is 32 years old.
Half of all living Forests are between 7 and 52. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Forests are much younger than 32.
When was Forest popular?
Forest was popular around 1895, faded for decades, and is back: 356 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 563 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,223 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,650 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,509 | 170 |
| 1940s | 1,291 | 550 |
| 1950s | 1,050 | 690 |
| 1960s | 784 | 630 |
| 1970s | 783 | 710 |
| 1980s | 809 | 760 |
| 1990s | 1,543 | 1,500 |
| 2000s | 657 | 650 |
| 2010s | 1,495 | 1,500 |
| 2020s | 2,184 | 2,200 |
How many Forests are still alive?
About 9,300 Forests are alive in the US today. That's 51% of the roughly 18,000 babies named Forest since 1880.
Roughly half of all Forests ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Forest?
About one in three living Forests are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Forest an old name?
Somewhat. Forest is older than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Forest will be 28 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Forest a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 96.9% of living Forests are men.
Names the same age as Forest
NAME TWIN
Forest's name twin is Augustine. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Augustine's age curve is the closest match to Forest's: 87% alike.
Other spellings: Forrest (39)
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Questions about the name Forest
How old is the average Forest?
The average Forest in the US is 32 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Forest?
About 9,300 Forests are alive in the US today, out of roughly 18,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Forest most popular?
In 2022, when about 390 baby boys were named Forest.
Is Forest a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 37% of living Forests, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this