Fitzgerald
Every Fitzgerald since 1919 — 1,941 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,427 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 1,941 American babies have been named Fitzgerald. Its peak came in 1964, when 125 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fitzgerald stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fitzgerald year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,427 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,244 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,254 |
| 2022 | 73 | #2,065 |
| 2021 | 95 | #1,714 |
| 2020 | 78 | #1,901 |
| 2019 | 93 | #1,701 |
| 2018 | 102 | #1,610 |
| 2017 | 82 | #1,823 |
| 2016 | 86 | #1,775 |
| 2015 | 73 | #1,987 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,307 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,608 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,750 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,977 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,765 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,518 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,168 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,974 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,017 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,154 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,968 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,229 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,605 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,686 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,258 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,361 |
| 1985 | 16 | #2,991 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,935 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,306 |
| 1970 | 34 | #1,443 |
| 1965 | 58 | #971 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,048 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fitzgerald in 2025?
Fitzgerald ranked #2,427 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fitzgerald?
1,941 babies have been named Fitzgerald in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fitzgerald most popular?
Fitzgerald peaked in 1964, when 125 newborns received the name.
Is Fitzgerald a boy or girl name?
Fitzgerald is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fitzgerald rising or falling?
Fitzgerald is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.