Forrester
Pronunciation: [ f-AWR-uhst-er ]
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Forrester first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 92 babies have been named Forrester in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Forrester is past its peak , currently ranked #34,155 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,155
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Forrester
Forrester is a boy name .
Forrester is currently ranked #34,155 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Forrester include For, Forr, Forry, Forrie, Forre, Forrey, Forreie, Ter, Tery, Terie, Ster, and Foy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Forrester include Forrest . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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