Webster
1 country#6803 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Webster’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,459 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 1915 with 101 births
Most common in: Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Virginia, Mississippi
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Webster’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #11472 | — |
| 2006 | #8732 | ↑2740 |
| 2007 | #9788 | ↓1056 |
| 2008 | #7698 | ↑2090 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓4793 |
| 2010 | #8803 | ↑3688 |
| 2011 | #8079 | ↑724 |
| 2012 | #7559 | ↑520 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↑956 |
| 2014 | #6307 | ↑296 |
| 2015 | #9568 | ↓3261 |
| 2016 | #5555 | ↑4013 |
| 2017 | #8140 | ↓2585 |
| 2018 | #5320 | ↑2820 |
| 2019 | #6104 | ↓784 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↓516 |
| 2022 | #5445 | ↑1175 |
| 2023 | #8921 | ↓3476 |
| 2024 | #7257 | ↑1664 |
| 2025 | #6803 | ↑454 |
Frequently asked questions about Webster
Is Webster a popular name?
Yes — Webster currently ranks #6803 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Webster more common for boys or girls?
Webster is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Webster most popular?
Webster peaked in 1915 in United States, with 101 recorded births that year.
Is Webster rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Webster’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #505 in 1880 to #6803 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Webster?
At least 4,459 babies have been recorded with the name Webster across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Webster?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Webster include Warrick.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Webster in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.