Foster
boy name#901 in 2025Foster entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #278 in 1894, ranks #901 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#901
rank today
#278
peak (1894)
264
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #359 |
| 1890s | #306 |
| 1900s | #361 |
| 1910s | #401 |
| 1920s | #479 |
| 1930s | #576 |
| 1940s | #618 |
| 1950s | #844 |
| 1960s | #1142 |
| 1970s | #1501 |
| 1980s | #1738 |
| 1990s | #1315 |
| 2000s | #1466 |
| 2010s | #1077 |
| 2020s | #991 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Foster has been most popular in TX, OH, IN.
Living bearers
About 7,300 people named Foster are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Foster alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Foster in 2025?
- Foster ranks #901 among US boy names in 2025, with 264 babies given the name.
- When was the name Foster most popular?
- Foster peaked in 1894, reaching #278 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Foster with classmates?
- Foster will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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