NAME PROFILE
Foster
Foster is an English name meaning 'to nurture' or 'to foster.' It conveys a sense of care, protection, and support, often evoking images of someone who is nurturing and compassionate.
Key Stats
| Total births | 13,408 |
| Gender | Male (50% / 50%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 25%PA — 21%NY — 19%OH — 18%NC — 18%
Notable People
Foster Brooks (Comedian and actor known for his role in *The Dean Martin Show*) · Foster Wallace (Author known for *Infinite Jest*) · Foster G. McGaw (Philanthropist and healthcare pioneer) · Foster the People (Indie pop band known for the hit song *Pumped Up Kicks*) · Foster Grant (Founder of the first company to sell sunglasses in drugstores)
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