From the English word forest, or from the surname Forrest, which originally named someone who lived near a forest.
Vibe
earthygrounded
How it ages.
A calm, outdoorsy nature name that is easy to say and spell; its woodland image suits a child and an adult alike.
The cultural moment.
In the United States, Forest returned to the top 1000 in 2018 at #979 after more than two decades unranked, and stood at #750 in 2025. In England and Wales it ranked #856 in 2025.