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Fisher

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Meaning of Fisher: English: 'fisherman'

Fisher is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 796th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#796

319 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

6,646

First recorded 1882 · peak 2025

Trend

stable

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 6 babies1993: 15 babies1994: 27 babies1995: 19 babies1996: 44 babies1997: 47 babies1998: 55 babies1999: 69 babies2000: 85 babies20002001: 107 babies2002: 108 babies2003: 122 babies2004: 166 babies2005: 172 babies2006: 181 babies2007: 218 babies2008: 237 babies2009: 256 babies2010: 255 babies20102011: 249 babies2012: 268 babies2013: 252 babies2014: 304 babies2015: 294 babies2016: 315 babies2017: 314 babies2018: 288 babies2019: 308 babies2020: 253 babies20202021: 265 babies2022: 272 babies2023: 273 babies2024: 270 babies2025: 319 babies
US babies named Fisher per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 319.

Gender split

99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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