Forrest Johanson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Forrest Johanson — English
41K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Forrest Johanson 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 Johanson: Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha. 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: Johanson

English

Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha.

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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 Johanson

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 Johanson:

8
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Personality Number

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

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 Johanson?
The surname Johanson originates from English. Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha.
How common is the surname Johanson?
The surname Johanson is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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