Forster
boy nameForster entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #2868 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#2868
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4263 |
| 1930s | #3209 |
| 1940s | #3411 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Forster are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Forster alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Forster in 2025?
- Forster is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Forster most popular?
- Forster peaked in 1938, reaching #2868 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Forster with classmates?
- Forster will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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