Webster

Webster: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

How popular is Webster?

12U.S. babies in 2025

#388peak rank (1890)

4,459babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,459 boys in the U.S. have been named Webster. Its highest rank for boys was #388 in 1890. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

Sibling name ideas for Webster

Names that peaked around the same time as Webster and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.

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Webster FAQ

How popular is the name Webster?

Since 1880, 4,459 boys in the U.S. have been named Webster. Its highest rank for boys was #388 in 1890. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Webster a boy or girl name?

Webster is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,459 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).