Foster Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Across generations, 'Foster' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 425th out of 1654 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 578th out of 1332 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 853rd out of 1361 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1377th out of 1436 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2023), it ranked 990th out of 1274 names. Discover how the name 'Foster' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Foster"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Foster"
"Foster" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 425th of 1654 | 3,137 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 578th of 1332 | 1,898 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 853rd of 1361 | 1,267 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1377th of 1436 | 200 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) | Boy | 990th of 1274 | 1,540 |
Regional Popularity of "Foster" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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Regional Popularity of "Foster" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Foster"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Foster" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.