Webster
boy name#6803 in 2025Webster entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #376 in 1890, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6803
rank today
#376
peak (1890)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #502 |
| 1890s | #521 |
| 1900s | #533 |
| 1910s | #612 |
| 1920s | #769 |
| 1930s | #887 |
| 1940s | #1002 |
| 1950s | #1123 |
| 1960s | #1561 |
| 1970s | #2303 |
| 1980s | #2390 |
| 1990s | #4323 |
| 2000s | #8338 |
| 2010s | #7204 |
| 2020s | #7009 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Webster are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Webster alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Webster in 2025?
- Webster ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Webster most popular?
- Webster peaked in 1890, reaching #376 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Webster with classmates?
- Webster will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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