Boys name · California
Forrest in California
Forrest was the 552nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 55 babies named Forrest that year. Since 1912, California families have named 4,190 babies Forrest.
Popularity over time
Forrest in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | 207th |
| 1929 | 11 | 330th |
| 1945 | 34 | 261st |
| 1961 | 36 | 412th |
| 1977 | 50 | 374th |
| 1993 | 117 | 308th |
| 2009 | 23 | 955th |
| 2025 | 55 | 552nd |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 207th in 1912 to 552nd in 2025.
The most babies named Forrest in California in a single year was 155, in 1994. Its best showing was 108th among boys names in 1916.
Across the country, Forrest reached its best rank of 60th in Colorado (1911). See Forrest in every state →
How popular is Forrest in California?
Forrest was the 552nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 55 babies named Forrest that year. Since 1912, California families have named 4,190 babies Forrest.
How many babies are named Forrest in California?
In 2025, 55 babies were named Forrest in California. The most babies named Forrest in California in a single year was 155, in 1994.
What is the rank of Forrest in California?
Forrest ranked 552nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 108th among boys names in 1916.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.