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Foster

Foster is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#834

How popular is Foster?

Foster has been given to 12,182 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 6,762 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Foster per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
12,182 Babies named since 1880
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Foster

Is Foster a boy's or a girl's name?

Foster is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Foster?

Foster has been given to 12,182 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.