Forrest Haider

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Forrest Haider — English
41K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Forrest Haider 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 Haider: Haider is a South Asian, Arabic, and German surname. The German surname is a variant of Heider, and may be a habitation name for someone living on a heath, or a reference to a place-name with similar meanings. Arabic-derived Adil Haider (born 1973), Pakistani-American trauma surgeon Afzaal Haider (born 1971), Pakistani-born Hongkonger cricketer Ali Haider (cricketer) (born 1988), Pakistani cricketer Ali Haider, Pakistani singer and actor Daud Haider (1952–2025), Bangladeshi poet Farooq Haider Khan (born 1955), 12th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Ghazi-ud-Din Haider (born c. 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: Haider

Vietnamese

Haider is a South Asian, Arabic, and German surname. The German surname is a variant of Heider, and may be a habitation name for someone living on a heath, or a reference to a place-name with similar meanings. Arabic-derived Adil Haider (born 1973), Pakistani-American trauma surgeon Afzaal Haider (born 1971), Pakistani-born Hongkonger cricketer Ali Haider (cricketer) (born 1988), Pakistani cricketer Ali Haider, Pakistani singer and actor Daud Haider (1952–2025), Bangladeshi poet Farooq Haider Khan (born 1955), 12th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Ghazi-ud-Din Haider (born c.

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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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Numerology

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

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Haider?
The surname Haider originates from Vietnamese. Haider is a South Asian, Arabic, and German surname. The German surname is a variant of Heider, and may be a habitation name for someone living on a heath, or a reference to a place-name with similar meanings. Arabic-derived Adil Haider (born 1973), Pakistani-American trauma surgeon Afzaal Haider (born 1971), Pakistani-born Hongkonger cricketer Ali Haider (cricketer) (born 1988), Pakistani cricketer Ali Haider, Pakistani singer and actor Daud Haider (1952–2025), Bangladeshi poet Farooq Haider Khan (born 1955), 12th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Ghazi-ud-Din Haider (born c.
What are the origins of the name Forrest Haider?
The name Forrest Haider combines two different traditions: the first name Forrest has English roots, while the surname Haider originates from Vietnamese.
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