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Foster

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Foster was most popular in 2025, when 278 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,784 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,784, with 278 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 13,408 people named Foster.

Most popular in2025
Rank that year#1,784
Births that year278
Total since 188013,408

Foster over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Foster’s peak in 2025. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org