Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1922
Forris
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Forris, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1922–1924
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
10 boys have been named Forris since 1922, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Forris recorded 10 times among boys since 1922, 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 1922 to 1924.
- 10 total births
- 1922–1924 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Forris since 1922, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1924.
- 10
- total births
- 1922–1924
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Forris was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
5 babies were named Forris in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Forris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Forris splits its recorded history at 1924: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births).
Forris at a glance
Last recorded 1924Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1922
Forris popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–1924
- Peak year (1922)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 3 years of records
Forris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Forris's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Forris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 10 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Forris? ▼
Since 1922, Social Security records show 10 babies named Forris. The most recent recorded year was 1924. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 5 births.
When was Forris most popular? ▼
Forris was most popular in the 1920s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
How long has the name Forris been used? ▼
Forris has been recorded in Social Security data since 1922, spanning 3 years of data through 1924.
What names are similar to Forris? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Forris
Nearby Names Like Forris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Forris
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 Forris side by side: Forris vs Forrest Forris vs Forest Forris 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, 1922–1924 (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. "Forris: Baby Name Since 1922 - 10 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/forris. 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 Forris 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.