How Common is the First Name Foster?
We estimate that there are 7,453 people named Foster who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Foster is the 1,278th most common for men, and the 2,933rd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Foster?
The average person named Foster is 27.94 years old.
Is Foster a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
278 people named Foster were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 901st most popular name for boys, and the 1,784th most popular overall.
The popularity of Foster peaked in 1894, when it was the 278th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Foster a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Foster is mostly a male name, but there are some women named Foster. 96.5% of people named Foster are male, while 3.5% are female.
Popularity of Foster in England
In 2020, Foster was the in England and Wales.