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Foster Meaning and Origin

Foster is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Foster is currently #1036 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Foster are .

Foster is a 6 letters name with syllables.

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Foster name meaning

Foster is a name of English origin, meaning "forest."

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Popularity

Foster is ranked #1036 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 93% of babies named Foster were boys
In 2022, 7% of babies named Foster were girls

Name popularity in the US

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Name popularity in Canada

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Foster - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Foster?
The meaning of the name Foster is Foster is a name of English origin, meaning "forest.".
What is the origin of the name Foster?
The origin of the name Foster is .
Is Foster a girl or boy name?
The name Foster is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 92.98% of babies called Foster were boys, 7.02% of babies called Foster were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Foster?
According to statistics, Foster is ranked 1036th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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