girl's name
Forrestine
for-ess-TEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 10
- Births on record 128
Forrestine is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1956 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1951, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Forrestine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 43 |
How Popular Is Forrestine?
In 1956, Forrestine was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Forrestine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Forrestine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Forrestine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Forrestine
- English for-ess-TEEN
Sibling Names for Forrestine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Forrestine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Forrestine
How popular is the name Forrestine?
In 1956, Forrestine was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Forrestine a girl's or a boy's name?
Forrestine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Forrestine?
Forrestine has 3 syllables.
When was Forrestine most popular?
Forrestine peaked in 1951, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.