Total births
26
Boys' name · since 1917
Forman
Forman has 26 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1958 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 26
- total births
- 1917–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
26 boys have been named Forman since 1917, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Forman recorded 26 times among boys since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1958.
- 26 total births
- 1917–1958 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Forman since 1917, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1958.
- 26
- total births
- 1917–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Forman was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
6 babies were named Forman in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Forman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Forman splits its recorded history at 1922: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1917 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1958 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Forman at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Forman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1958
- Peak year (1958)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Forman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Forman's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Forman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 10 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Forman? ▼
Since 1917, Social Security records show 26 babies named Forman. The most recent recorded year was 1958. Its busiest year on record was 1958, with 6 births.
When was Forman most popular? ▼
Forman was most popular in the 1920s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
How long has the name Forman been used? ▼
Forman has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 42 years of data through 1958.
What names are similar to Forman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Forrest, Forest, Ford, Fortunato, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Forman's data
- Forman's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1950s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Forman
Nearby Names Like Forman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Forman
Forrest Boy
#407 53,639 births
Forest Boy
#720 17,784 births
Ford Boy
#570 11,009 births
Fortunato Boy
#12420 910 births
Fortino Boy
#7314 800 births
Compare Forman side by side: Forman vs Forrest Forman vs Forest Forman vs Ford
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1917–1958 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Forman: Baby Name Since 1917 - 26 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/forman. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Forman draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.