Forde
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,681 in 1950
0 babies were named Forde in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1950–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryForde first shows up in US birth records in 1950, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 75 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1950, when it reached #3,681.
About the name Forde
Forde is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with F and ending in “-rde”. US birth records list Forde for boys only in 1950, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1950, when it ranked #3,681 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1950, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Forde
What is the origin of the name Forde?
Forde has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Forde a boy or girl name?
Forde is a boy name.
How popular is the name Forde?
Forde is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1950. It peaked at #3,681 in 1950.