Forester
boy name#12008 in 2025Forester entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3092 in 1932, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
#12008
rank today
#3092
peak (1932)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4179 |
| 1920s | #4307 |
| 1930s | #3092 |
| 1950s | #3698 |
| 2010s | #10644 |
| 2020s | #11436 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Forester are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Forester alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Forester in 2025?
- Forester ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Forester most popular?
- Forester peaked in 1932, reaching #3092 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Forester with classmates?
- Forester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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