Boy · #8,914 in 2026

Forge

A forge is a type of hearth used for heating metals, or the workplace (smithy) where such a hearth is located. The forge is used by the smith to heat a piece of metal to a temperature at which it becomes easier to shape by forging, or to the point at which work hardening no longer occurs.

Current Rank
#8,914
Peak Rank
#8,914 (2023)
Total Babies
8
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2023
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#8914
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Forge

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A forge is a type of hearth used for heating metals, or the workplace (smithy) where such a hearth is located. The forge is used by the smith to heat a piece of metal to a temperature at which it becomes easier to shape by forging, or to the point at which work hardening no longer occurs.

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The Story of Forge

American parents first put Forge on the record books as a baby boy name in 2023, with 8 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 8 Forges were born — ranking #8,914 that year. Forge last appeared in the published SSA data in 2023, with 8 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 8 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2020s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Forge

Phonetically similar names — useful when Forge is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Farge
  • Forg
  • Forgue
  • For
  • Four
  • Fore
  • Forged
  • Forage
  • Foray
  • Forger
  • Forgey
  • Fora

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Forge

What does the name Forge mean?
A forge is a type of hearth used for heating metals, or the workplace (smithy) where such a hearth is located. The forge is used by the smith to heat a piece of metal to a temperature at which it becomes easier to shape by forging, or to the point at which work hardening no longer occurs.
How popular is Forge in 2026?
In 2026, Forge ranks #8,914 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Forge most popular?
Forge reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,914 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Forge a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Forge is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Forge?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Forge include Carmi, Florin, Nelo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Forge

Forge is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2023 and has accumulated 8 births in the dataset. Forge's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,914. Use the chart and map above to compare Forge's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.