Webster
Every Webster since 1880 — 4,459 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Webster
Webster is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,165 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,459 American babies have been named Webster. Its peak came in 1915, when 101 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Webster stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Webster year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,165 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,728 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,698 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,616 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #7,015 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,389 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,531 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,794 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,779 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,573 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,608 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,997 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,112 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,729 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,646 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14,407 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,286 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,863 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,546 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,274 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,794 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,688 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,902 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,306 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,777 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,387 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,458 |
| 1985 | 32 | #1,865 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,606 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,448 |
| 1970 | 16 | #2,394 |
| 1965 | 20 | #1,805 |
| 1960 | 35 | #1,358 |
| 1955 | 39 | #1,216 |
| 1950 | 45 | #1,063 |
| 1945 | 35 | #1,120 |
| 1940 | 38 | #1,065 |
| 1935 | 49 | #914 |
| 1930 | 49 | #975 |
| 1925 | 80 | #729 |
| 1920 | 85 | #704 |
| 1915 | 101 | #568 |
| 1910 | 19 | #705 |
| 1905 | 18 | #570 |
| 1900 | 23 | #488 |
| 1895 | 16 | #528 |
| 1890 | 22 | #388 |
| 1885 | 14 | #520 |
| 1880 | 13 | #522 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Webster in 2025?
Webster ranked #7,165 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Webster?
4,459 babies have been named Webster in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Webster most popular?
Webster peaked in 1915, when 101 newborns received the name.
Is Webster a boy or girl name?
Webster is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Webster rising or falling?
Webster has been roughly stable over the past decade.