Boys name · Illinois
Forrest in Illinois
Forrest was the 338th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 32 babies named Forrest that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,098 babies Forrest.
Popularity over time
Forrest in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 171st |
| 1924 | 40 | 187th |
| 1939 | 18 | 251st |
| 1953 | 18 | 324th |
| 1968 | 14 | 458th |
| 1983 | 10 | 595th |
| 2001 | 5 | 1278th |
| 2025 | 32 | 338th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 171st in 1910 to 338th in 2025.
The most babies named Forrest in Illinois in a single year was 68, in 1922. Its best showing was 118th among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, Forrest reached its best rank of 60th in Colorado (1911). See Forrest in every state →
How popular is Forrest in Illinois?
Forrest was the 338th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 32 babies named Forrest that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,098 babies Forrest.
How many babies are named Forrest in Illinois?
In 2025, 32 babies were named Forrest in Illinois. The most babies named Forrest in Illinois in a single year was 68, in 1922.
What is the rank of Forrest in Illinois?
Forrest ranked 338th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 118th among boys names in 1911.
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.