Forrester
Meaningforest keeper · English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,390 in 1931
6 babies were named Forrester in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Forrester you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Forrester, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Forrester would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryForrester first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1931, when it ranked #3,390. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Forrester means “forest keeper”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Forrester
Forrester is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “forest keeper”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Forrester for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 19 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1931, when it ranked #3,390 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.8 | 362,319 boys |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 1990s | 2.3 | 436,681 boys |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
Other spellings of Forrester
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Forrester
What does the name Forrester mean?
Forrester means “forest keeper” in English.
What is the origin of the name Forrester?
Forrester has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Forrester a boy or girl name?
Forrester is a boy name.
How popular is the name Forrester?
Forrester ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1931 (#3,390).