Foster

Pronunciation: [ f-AHST-er ]

Girl Name #5,928 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Foster is a girl name, recorded for 21 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AHST-er.

Parents who love the name Foster often also consider Forrest, Forest, Foster .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #5,928
Total SSA Count: 21

Nicknames

Fos Foy Fosie Fostie

Also a Boy Name

Foster is also used as a boy name, ranked #1077.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Foster

Is Foster a boy or girl name?

Foster is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5928. As a boy name, it is ranked #1077. Foster is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Foster?

Foster is pronounced f-AHST-er.

How popular is the name Foster?

Foster is currently ranked #5928 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Foster?

Common nicknames for Foster include Fos, Foy, Fosie, and Fostie.

Is Foster a common or rare name?

Foster is an uncommon name, ranked #5928 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Foster

Foster is a girl name .

Is Foster a boy or girl name? Foster is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,928 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,077. Foster is more commonly used as a boy name.

Foster is currently ranked #5,928 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Foster include Fos, Foy, Fosie, and Fostie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.