Forester
Meaningforest keeper · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,092 in 1932
5 babies were named Forester in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Forester you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Forester, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Forester would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryForester first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1932, when it ranked #3,092. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Forester means “forest keeper”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Forester
Forester is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “forest keeper”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Forester for boys from 1918 to 2025, in 8 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1932, when it ranked #3,092 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1930s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
Other spellings of Forester
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 Forester
What does the name Forester mean?
Forester means “forest keeper” in English.
What is the origin of the name Forester?
Forester has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Forester a boy or girl name?
Forester is a boy name.
How popular is the name Forester?
Forester ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1932 (#3,092).