Forbus Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationFOR-bus / /ˈfɔːrbəs/

English; Old French

Meaning

Old French: 'fortified place'; English: 'from the fortress'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Forbus has roots in Old French, where it referred to a fortified location. It may have been used as a surname before transitioning into a given name. The name is relatively uncommon and does not have a significant historical presence in literature or notable figures.

Similar Names

ForbesFabianFergusonForestFintanFloyd

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Sibling Suggestions

ForrestFergusFletcherFosterFinnFelix

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Forbus was first seen in the United States in 1920. Forbus has ranked as high as #885 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Forbus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Forbus

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19205