Forbes
Pronunciation: [ f-AWRBZ ]
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Forbes first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 87 babies have been named Forbes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Forbes is past its peak , currently ranked #28,543 for boy names in the US .
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- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,543
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Forbes
Forbes is a boy name .
Forbes is currently ranked #28,543 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Forbes include For, Forb, Forby, Forbie, Foy, Foie, and Forkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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