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Forester

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Forester

Pronounced FOR-ist-ur /ˈfɔːr.ɪst.ər/Medium

Meaning: An English occupational surname, 'forester' — one who keeps or works the forest. Carried from trade to surname to given name; a green, woodland-flavoured pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A three-beat name: Forester — 'keeper of the forest' (English) (said 'FOR-ist-ur'). An English occupational surname-name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English occupational surname, 'forester' — one who keeps or works the forest. Carried from trade to surname to given name; a green, woodland-flavoured pick.
U.S. rank (2022)#11310 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1932
Total births (all-time)≈ 40

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193219182022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Forester is an English occupational surname, 'keeper of the forest'; a green, woodland surname-name (said 'FOR-ist-ur').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, English, and woodland.

Did you know? Forester is an English occupational surname for the keeper of a forest — a woodland trade turned surname turned first name (said 'FOR-ist-ur').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Forester — English occupational surname; 'keeper of the forest'

Variations

ForresterForster

Nicknames

ForestFory

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Forester mean?

Forester is an English occupational surname meaning 'keeper of the forest', now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Forester?

It's said FOR-ist-ur /ˈfɔːr.ɪst.ər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Forester a boy or girl name?

Here Forester is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Forester?

Forester is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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