Forster

Boy name

Forster has been given to 38 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It peaked in 1938.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1938 (7 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1920

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Forster — alternate spellings parents actually use.

13,408 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Forster.

38 babies since 1914

38 babies since 1931

39 babies since 1915

39 babies since 1916

39 babies since 1925

37 babies since 1921

37 babies since 1923

37 babies since 1934

How popular is the name Forster?

Forster has been given to 38 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Forster peak?

Forster peaked in 1938, when 7 babies were given the name.

Is Forster a girl or boy name?

Forster is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Forster are boys).

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