Fletcher
boy name#545 in 2025Fletcher entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #266 in 1892, ranks #545 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#545
rank today
#266
peak (1892)
549
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #324 |
| 1890s | #318 |
| 1900s | #342 |
| 1910s | #445 |
| 1920s | #513 |
| 1930s | #559 |
| 1940s | #620 |
| 1950s | #749 |
| 1960s | #867 |
| 1970s | #1166 |
| 1980s | #1156 |
| 1990s | #1245 |
| 2000s | #1010 |
| 2010s | #724 |
| 2020s | #621 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Fletcher has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina.
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Fletcher are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fletcher alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fletcher in 2025?
- Fletcher ranks #545 among US boy names in 2025, with 549 babies given the name.
- When was the name Fletcher most popular?
- Fletcher peaked in 1892, reaching #266 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Fletcher with classmates?
- Fletcher will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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