Fletcher
How to say it: FLECH-ur · /ˈflɛtʃər/
Occupational surname from Old French 'flechier' meaning 'arrow maker'; now used as a given name.
Fletcher was the 530th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 549 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are up about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #469 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #530 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 549 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,038 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | +41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #469 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Nearly vanishing through the 1970s, Fletcher returned to approach its high in the 1890s. It now sits close to that peak and should keep rising over the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy with a sturdy edge, Fletcher sounds active. Archer pairs naturally alongside.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Fletcher is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
England and Wales: #395.
Famous people named Fletcher
- Fletcher Christian (1764–1793)HMS Bounty mutineer
- Fletcher Henderson (1897–1952)American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer
- Fletcher Cox (born 1990)American football player
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