Fletcher
English occupational surname from the noun fletcher (“arrow-maker”).
Every Fletcher since 1880 — 17,644 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fletcher
Fletcher is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #547 in 2025 with 549 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 17,644 American babies have been named Fletcher. Its peak came in 2025, when 561 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Fletcher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fletcher year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,530 | 549 | #547 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,244 | 526 | #564 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,845 | 440 | #630 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,557 | 405 | #674 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,385 | 414 | #657 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,573 | 404 | #654 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,982 | 434 | #624 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,397 | 445 | #606 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,692 | 410 | #633 |
| 2016 | — | — | 403 | #654 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,472 | 387 | #665 |
| 2014 | — | — | 341 | #708 |
| 2013 | — | — | 287 | #783 |
| 2012 | — | — | 285 | #793 |
| 2011 | — | — | 232 | #889 |
| 2010 | — | — | 237 | #883 |
| 2009 | — | — | 221 | #932 |
| 2008 | — | — | 196 | #998 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,550 | 202 | #973 |
| 2006 | — | — | 174 | #1,045 |
| 2005 | — | — | 160 | #1,042 |
| 2004 | — | — | 174 | #964 |
| 2003 | — | — | 160 | #993 |
| 2002 | — | — | 155 | #1,004 |
| 2001 | — | — | 131 | #1,090 |
| 2000 | — | — | 133 | #1,072 |
| 1995 | — | — | 83 | #1,289 |
| 1990 | — | — | 66 | #1,372 |
| 1985 | — | — | 91 | #958 |
| 1980 | — | — | 59 | #1,190 |
| 1975 | — | — | 54 | #1,152 |
| 1970 | — | — | 75 | #923 |
| 1965 | — | — | 79 | #828 |
| 1960 | — | — | 75 | #879 |
| 1955 | — | — | 107 | #709 |
| 1950 | — | — | 120 | #628 |
| 1945 | — | — | 91 | #633 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,573 | 92 | #620 |
| 1935 | — | — | 104 | #569 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,797 | 120 | #549 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,805 | 144 | #509 |
| 1920 | — | — | 123 | #554 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,776 | 139 | #468 |
| 1910 | — | — | 54 | #341 |
| 1905 | — | — | 35 | #348 |
| 1900 | — | — | 53 | #284 |
| 1895 | — | — | 38 | #291 |
| 1890 | — | — | 23 | #372 |
| 1885 | — | — | 24 | #359 |
| 1880 | — | — | 25 | #345 |
Famous people named Fletcher
- Fletcher Christian Politician · 1764–1793
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fletcher mean?
English occupational surname from the noun fletcher (“arrow-maker”).
How popular is the name Fletcher in 2025?
Fletcher ranked #547 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 549 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fletcher?
17,644 babies have been named Fletcher in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fletcher most popular?
Fletcher peaked in 2025, when 561 newborns received the name.
Is Fletcher a boy or girl name?
Fletcher is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fletcher rising or falling?
Fletcher is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fletcher?
Well-known people named Fletcher include Fletcher Christian (politician).