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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Webster — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Weber|Wednesday
EnglishBoy↑↑ Surging

Webster

WEB-ster · 2 syllables

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#7686
↑↑ Surging
#7686
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#5616 in 2022
5yr change
+2001 ranks
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7686 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Webster

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7686

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2001 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishOccupationalClassicStrong2-syllableSurname-as-first-nameVintageWorkmanlikeUnisex-leaning-maleRareTradecraft-rooted
Character
scholarly precisionarticulate expressionmethodical thinkingintellectual curiosityprincipled communication
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Websters

orderlyestablishedprosperousplannedresidential
STRONG
High confidence

Webster is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7686 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2001 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7686 · very rare
Webster at a Glance
Meaning:An occupational surname meaning 'weaver of cloth'. Originally used for those who wove fabrics, the name reflects medieval trade traditions.
Language root:Middle English · Old English
Peak rank:#5616 in 2022
5yr change:+2001 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Webster Groves
Historical place
Webster (fictional character)
Various media
Similar Sound
BrewsterChesterLeicesterWestminsterSylvester
Similar Style
HarrisonAnderson◈CooperTucker◈Miller◈Fletcher◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Webster
OliverElliot◈Hudson◈Archer◈Carter◈Jasper◈Bennett◈Emmett◈
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Harrison
English · #121
→ Stable
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Scottish · #356
→ Stable
Cooper
English · #50
→ Stable
Tucker◈
English · #200
→ Stable
Miller◈
English · #438
↑ Rising
Fletcher◈
English · #564
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Webster · Overview
Summary

Webster is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7686 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Webster scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2001 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong character
Webster carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Webster is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
webster.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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