boy's name
Forney
FOR-nee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 127
Forney is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1942 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1913, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Forney Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 6 |
How Popular Is Forney?
In 1942, Forney was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Forney
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Forney Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Forney over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Forney
- English FOR-nee
Sibling Names for Forney
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Forney — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Forney
How popular is the name Forney?
In 1942, Forney was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Forney a girl's or a boy's name?
Forney is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Forney?
Forney has 2 syllables.
When was Forney most popular?
Forney peaked in 1913, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.