Forrest Smalls

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Forrest Smalls — English
41K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Forrest Smalls 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 Smalls: Alexander Smalls (born 1952), American restaurateur Bertie Smalls (1935–2008), British supergrass Biggie Smalls, former name of The Notorious B.I.G. Charlie Smalls (1943–1987), composer and songwriter Chris Smalls (born 1988), American labor organizer Cliff Smalls (1918–2008), American jazz trombonist, pianist, conductor and arranger Fred Smalls (born 1963), American football linebacker Joan Smalls (born 1988), Puerto Rican fashion model Marlena Smalls, American educator and musician Robert Smalls (1839–1915), South Carolina politician and former slave Tiger Smalls (born 1969), American boxing. 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: Smalls

English

Alexander Smalls (born 1952), American restaurateur Bertie Smalls (1935–2008), British supergrass Biggie Smalls, former name of The Notorious B.I.G. Charlie Smalls (1943–1987), composer and songwriter Chris Smalls (born 1988), American labor organizer Cliff Smalls (1918–2008), American jazz trombonist, pianist, conductor and arranger Fred Smalls (born 1963), American football linebacker Joan Smalls (born 1988), Puerto Rican fashion model Marlena Smalls, American educator and musician Robert Smalls (1839–1915), South Carolina politician and former slave Tiger Smalls (born 1969), American boxing.

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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
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Notable People Named Forrest Smalls

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 Smalls:

6
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Smalls?
The surname Smalls originates from English. Alexander Smalls (born 1952), American restaurateur Bertie Smalls (1935–2008), British supergrass Biggie Smalls, former name of The Notorious B.I.G. Charlie Smalls (1943–1987), composer and songwriter Chris Smalls (born 1988), American labor organizer Cliff Smalls (1918–2008), American jazz trombonist, pianist, conductor and arranger Fred Smalls (born 1963), American football linebacker Joan Smalls (born 1988), Puerto Rican fashion model Marlena Smalls, American educator and musician Robert Smalls (1839–1915), South Carolina politician and former slave Tiger Smalls (born 1969), American boxing.
How common is the surname Smalls?
The surname Smalls is shared by approximately 12K people worldwide.
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