Hatcher
Every Hatcher since 2001 — 617 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hatcher
Hatcher is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,598 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 617 American babies have been named Hatcher. Its peak came in 2021, when 52 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 Hatcher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hatcher year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,598 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,549 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,444 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,648 |
| 2021 | 52 | #2,535 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,946 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,288 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,740 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,970 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,318 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,044 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2,681 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,689 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,334 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,724 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,739 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,963 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,196 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,026 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,411 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,679 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,414 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,907 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,251 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,708 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hatcher in 2025?
Hatcher ranked #4,598 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hatcher?
617 babies have been named Hatcher in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hatcher most popular?
Hatcher peaked in 2021, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Hatcher a boy or girl name?
Hatcher is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hatcher rising or falling?
Hatcher has been roughly stable over the past decade.