Forrest Pritchard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Forrest Pritchard — English
41K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Forrest Pritchard 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 Pritchard: Ada Pritchard (1898–1993), Canadian politician AJ Pritchard, English professional dancer Albert Richard Pritchard (1863–1927), American businessman Alex Pritchard (born 1993), English footballer Alexander Pritchard (1825–1898), Australian politician Alexis Pritchard (born 1983), South-African-born New Zealand boxer Alf Pritchard (1920–1995), English footballer Alwynne Pritchard (born 1968), British composer Andrew Pritchard (1804–1882) an English microscopist Anthony Pritchard, Australian administrator Arthur Pritchard (1917–2005), Welsh footballer Benjamin D. 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: Pritchard

Welsh

Ada Pritchard (1898–1993), Canadian politician AJ Pritchard, English professional dancer Albert Richard Pritchard (1863–1927), American businessman Alex Pritchard (born 1993), English footballer Alexander Pritchard (1825–1898), Australian politician Alexis Pritchard (born 1983), South-African-born New Zealand boxer Alf Pritchard (1920–1995), English footballer Alwynne Pritchard (born 1968), British composer Andrew Pritchard (1804–1882) an English microscopist Anthony Pritchard, Australian administrator Arthur Pritchard (1917–2005), Welsh footballer Benjamin D.

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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:

1900s
1910s
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1930s
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1970s
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Notable People Named Forrest Pritchard

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 Pritchard:

9
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

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

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 Pritchard?
The surname Pritchard originates from Welsh. Ada Pritchard (1898–1993), Canadian politician AJ Pritchard, English professional dancer Albert Richard Pritchard (1863–1927), American businessman Alex Pritchard (born 1993), English footballer Alexander Pritchard (1825–1898), Australian politician Alexis Pritchard (born 1983), South-African-born New Zealand boxer Alf Pritchard (1920–1995), English footballer Alwynne Pritchard (born 1968), British composer Andrew Pritchard (1804–1882) an English microscopist Anthony Pritchard, Australian administrator Arthur Pritchard (1917–2005), Welsh footballer Benjamin D.
What are the origins of the name Forrest Pritchard?
The name Forrest Pritchard combines two different traditions: the first name Forrest has English roots, while the surname Pritchard originates from Welsh.
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