Foster

Foster has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Foster isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Foster is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Foster was, in the past month, the 848th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Foster is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Foster was viewed 53 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Foster's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Foster is most adored in Nebraska, District of Columbia and Wisconsin.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Michigan, Tennessee and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Foster.

Most popular breeds named Foster:

1. Australian Shepherd
2. Labrador Retriever
3. German Shepherd
4. Golden Retriever
5. Australian Cattle Dog

Foster is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Harkens back to days of yore, when beer and dogs shared monikers.