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Forever

♂ Boy

Pronounced for-EV-er /fɔrˈɛv.ər/High

Meaning: From the English word forever, 'eternally; for all time; endlessly' (a word for boundless time/love); a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Eternally; for all time: Forever is an English word-name. Bold, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word forever, 'eternally; for all time; endlessly' (a word for boundless time/love); a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8512 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220132024

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

Forever comes from the English word forever, 'eternally; for all time; endlessly' (a word for boundless time/love); a word-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'for-EV-er').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, eternally at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Forever means 'eternally; for all time; endlessly' — a bold word-name for boundless time or love (we note the word-name; said 'for-EV-er').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Forever — word-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Forever mean?

Forever is the English word 'eternally; for all time; endlessly'. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Forever?

It's said for-EV-er /fɔrˈɛv.ər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Forever a boy or girl name?

Forever is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Forever?

Forever is a very rare name in the U.S.

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