Forrest Barrington

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Forrest Barrington — English
41K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Forrest Barrington is a name that combines English origins. The first name Forrest is a masculine given name of English origin. Forrest is a masculine given name. Notable persons with the name include: Forrest (singer) (1953–2013), born Forrest Thomas, American singer popular in the UK and Netherlands Forrest J. Ackerman (1916–2008), American magazine editor, writer, and collector Forrest Adair (1865–1936), real estate dealer Forrest Aguirre (born 1969), American fantasy and horror author Forrest Clare Allen, better known as Phog Allen (1885–1974), American basketball coach Forrest H. The surname Barrington: Barrington is a village in Cook and Lake counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 10,722 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The original settlers of the Barrington area were the indigenous peoples of the Prairie Potawatomi or Mascouten tribes, which later divided into the Potawatomi, Ojibwe, and Odawa tribes. Many local roads still in use, including Algonquin Road, Rand Road, Higgins Road, and St. Charles Road, were originally Native American trails. Forrest is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 41K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Forrest reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Forrest

English

Forrest is a masculine given name. Notable persons with the name include: Forrest (singer) (1953–2013), born Forrest Thomas, American singer popular in the UK and Netherlands Forrest J. Ackerman (1916–2008), American magazine editor, writer, and collector Forrest Adair (1865–1936), real estate dealer Forrest Aguirre (born 1969), American fantasy and horror author Forrest Clare Allen, better known as Phog Allen (1885–1974), American basketball coach Forrest H.

Surname: Barrington

English

Barrington is a village in Cook and Lake counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 10,722 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The original settlers of the Barrington area were the indigenous peoples of the Prairie Potawatomi or Mascouten tribes, which later divided into the Potawatomi, Ojibwe, and Odawa tribes. Many local roads still in use, including Algonquin Road, Rand Road, Higgins Road, and St. Charles Road, were originally Native American trails.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Forrest is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Forrest by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Forrest Barrington

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Forrest Barrington:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Forrest?
The first name Forrest originates from English. Forrest is a masculine given name. Notable persons with the name include: Forrest (singer) (1953–2013), born Forrest Thomas, American singer popular in the UK and Netherlands Forrest J. Ackerman (1916–2008), American magazine editor, writer, and collector Forrest Adair (1865–1936), real estate dealer Forrest Aguirre (born 1969), American fantasy and horror author Forrest Clare Allen, better known as Phog Allen (1885–1974), American basketball coach Forrest H.
When was Forrest most popular?
The name Forrest reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barrington?
The surname Barrington originates from English. Barrington is a village in Cook and Lake counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 10,722 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The original settlers of the Barrington area were the indigenous peoples of the Prairie Potawatomi or Mascouten tribes, which later divided into the Potawatomi, Ojibwe, and Odawa tribes. Many local roads still in use, including Algonquin Road, Rand Road, Higgins Road, and St. Charles Road, were originally Native American trails.
How common is the surname Barrington?
The surname Barrington is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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