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Foster
BoyMeaning of Foster: English: 'forester'
Foster is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 873rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#873
278 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
13,408
First recorded 1880 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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