323births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2016Peak · Scotland
#8910United States 2025
Forbes is a boy name family recorded 323 times in 3 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8910 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2016, at 22.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Forbes
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes | English | 242 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8910 | 1915 | ▲ 71 % |
| Forbes | English | 69 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2016 | – |
| Forbes | English | 12 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1922 | – |
Questions about Forbes
How popular is the name Forbes?
In 2025 it ranked #8910 in the United States. Official registers record 323 births across 3 countries.
When was Forbes most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2016, at 22.0 births per 100,000.
Is Forbes a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Forbes is a boy name.