How popular is the name Forney in 2025?

Forney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Forney most popular?

Forney peaked in 1909, reaching #1277 among US boy names.

Forney will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Forney entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1277 in 1909, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1277

peak (1909)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Forney are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Forney alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Forney in 2025?: Forney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Forney most popular?: Forney peaked in 1909, reaching #1277 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Forney with classmates?: Forney will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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