Fisher
How to say it: FISH-ur · /ˈfɪʃər/
English occupational surname meaning 'fisherman'; transferred to use as a given name in the 20th-21st centuries.
Fisher was the 656th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 319 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #658 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #656 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 319 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,656 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #658 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Now at its peak, Fisher has climbed to its best showing in the 2020s. A slight dip looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Airy and breathy, Fisher sounds open and easy. Sawyer shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Fisher is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Fisher
- Fisher Stevens (born 1963)American actor, director, producer and writer
- Fisher Ames (1758–1808)American politician
- Fisher Tull (1934–1994)American composer
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