All about the name FORMAN

Meaning, origin, history.

Forman is an occupational name for a baker, derived from Middle French 'formage', meaning 'to shape'. It was brought to England by the Normans during the Conquest in 1066 and has been passed down through generations since then.

Popularity of the name FORMAN since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Forman experienced fluctuating popularity over the period from 1917 to 1958, with a noticeable gap between the years 1922 and 1934. The highest number of births recorded was six in 1958.