Forrest Gallion

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Forrest Gallion — English
41K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Forrest Gallion 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 Gallion: Gallion, Alabama, a community in Hale County, Alabama Gallion (plant genus), a former genus in the family Rubiaceae People with the surname Arthur Gallion (1902–1978), American architect Bob Gallion (1924–1999), American country music singer Jérôme Gallion (born 1955), French rugby union player Josh Gallion (born 1979), American politician MacDonald Gallion (1913–2007), Alabama Attorney General Rex Gallion (1915–1975), American country-western guitarist 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: Gallion

French

Gallion, Alabama, a community in Hale County, Alabama Gallion (plant genus), a former genus in the family Rubiaceae People with the surname Arthur Gallion (1902–1978), American architect Bob Gallion (1924–1999), American country music singer Jérôme Gallion (born 1955), French rugby union player Josh Gallion (born 1979), American politician MacDonald Gallion (1913–2007), Alabama Attorney General Rex Gallion (1915–1975), American country-western guitarist

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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 Gallion

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 Gallion:

9
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Gallion?
The surname Gallion originates from French. Gallion, Alabama, a community in Hale County, Alabama Gallion (plant genus), a former genus in the family Rubiaceae People with the surname Arthur Gallion (1902–1978), American architect Bob Gallion (1924–1999), American country music singer Jérôme Gallion (born 1955), French rugby union player Josh Gallion (born 1979), American politician MacDonald Gallion (1913–2007), Alabama Attorney General Rex Gallion (1915–1975), American country-western guitarist
What are the origins of the name Forrest Gallion?
The name Forrest Gallion combines two different traditions: the first name Forrest has English roots, while the surname Gallion originates from French.
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