BoyEnglish origin

Fitzgerald: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A mighty son of the spear wielder.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#1876
Peak
#690 in 1964

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1919: #439319191970: #144419701980: #369419801990: #336119902000: #768520002005: #1201520052010: #775720102015: #198320152020: #18762020#1#12015

What Fitzgerald Means

Fitzgerald is a boy name of English origin. A mighty son of the spear wielder.

How Popular Fitzgerald Is

Fitzgerald currently ranks #1876 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #690 in 1964. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Fitzgerald

  • At its most popular, Fitzgerald reached #690 in the U.S. in 1964.
  • Fitzgerald is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Fitzgerald is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

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Questions About Fitzgerald

What does Fitzgerald mean?

Fitzgerald is a boy name of English origin. A mighty son of the spear wielder.

How popular is Fitzgerald?

Fitzgerald currently ranks #1876 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #690 in 1964. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Fitzgerald come from?

Fitzgerald comes from English roots. At its most popular, Fitzgerald reached #690 in the U.S. in 1964.

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