Boy · #3,733 in 2026

Forster

Name: Popularity of the name Forster in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Forster, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,733

Peak Rank

#2,868 (1938)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

1947

Last Year

1938

Peak Year

#2868

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Forster

Forster first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1938, when 7 Forsters were born — ranking #2,868 that year. As of 2026, Forster ranks #3,733 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Forsters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Forster

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

Foerster
Forced
Forst
Forester
Forcer
Forrester
Foresta
Foreseer
Forseti
Vorster
Foster
Farter

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Forster

What does the name Forster mean?

Forster is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Forster in 2026?

In 2026, Forster ranks #3,733 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Forster most popular?

Forster reached its peak popularity in 1938, ranking #2,868 that year with 7 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Forster most popular?

Forster has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Forster.

Is Forster a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Forster is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Forster?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Forster include Rochell, Aniseto, Burnet. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Forster

Forster is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Forster's peak popularity came in 1938 when it ranked #2,868. Use the chart and map above to compare Forster'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.