Rising since 1999, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Forever since 1995
Babies named Forever per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | 0 |
| 2000s | 105 | 0 |
| 2010s | 267 | 30 |
| 2020s | 223 | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Forever is a modern word name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 1995. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, and as of 2025 it ranked 4,352 with a frequency of about 1 in 50,227 births. The name has been steadily rising in usage since 1999, reflecting a broader trend toward abstract and aspirational word names. It is most popular in Georgia and Texas.
Forever is an English adverb that entered use as a given name in the late 20th century. It belongs to a category of word names drawn from abstract concepts, often chosen for their aspirational or sentimental qualities. Its use as a name is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1995.
Where Forever is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Forever
Names that share Forever's style, for a brother or sister.
