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Origin & history of Webster1
English roots
Webster is an English surname derived from the Old English words webb and ster, which together mean weaver. The name Webster has been in use since the Middle Ages and has been popularized by several notable historical figures, including Noah Webster, the American lexicographer who wrote the first dictionary of American English. Webster is also the name of a fictional character in the popular 1980s television show Webster, which starred Emmanuel Lewis as a young boy who was adopted by a wealthy family. The name Webster has been associated with intelligence, wit, and creativity, thanks in part to Noah Webster's contributions to the English language. Webster is a unisex name, although it is more commonly given to boys. Variants of the name include Webb, Webbe, and Webber. Webster has been used as a given name, a middle name, and a surname. It has also been used as a place name, as in Webster, Massachusetts, and Webster, New York. Webster has been featured in popular culture in various ways, including in songs like Webster's Dictionary by The Kinks and Webster by The B-52's. The name Webster has been associated with several positive traits, including intelligence, creativity, and a strong sense of humor. Webster has been used as a metonym for a dictionary or a reference book, as in the phrase to webster it, meaning to look up a word or definition in a dictionary. The name Webster has been used in various fields, including politics, entertainment, sports, and education. Notable people with the name Webster include Noah Webster, Emmanuel Lewis, Webster Hubbell, and Webster G. Tarpley.
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Root name
The root form of Webster is
Webster — meaning Person Who Weaves.
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Modern usage
Webster remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Webster?
1915
peak year
Webster appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1915, 101 babies received the name (ranked #568). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #7450), with roughly 12 babies named Webster each year. Webster's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 4,446 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
101
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #568)
(ranked #568)
12
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
120
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
4,446
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Webster2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.
🕊️Peacemaker
💖Empathetic
🎵Artistic
🤝Team player
W5
E5
B2
S1
T2
E5
R9
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
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Personality of Webster🕊️
Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
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Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
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Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
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Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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