BoyEnglish origin

Fletcher: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

An arrow maker's child with precise aim.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#654
Peak
#266 in 1892

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

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

1880: #34518801900: #28419001910: #34119101920: #55419201930: #55019301940: #61719401950: #62819501960: #87919601970: #92419701980: #119019801990: #137219902000: #107220002005: #104520052010: #88320102015: #66520152020: #6542020#1#1372

What Fletcher Means

Fletcher is a boy name of English origin. An arrow maker's child with precise aim.

How Popular Fletcher Is

Fletcher currently ranks #654 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #266 in 1892. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Fletcher

  • Fletcher peaked at #266 in the U.S. in 1892.
  • Fletcher is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

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Questions About Fletcher

What does Fletcher mean?

Fletcher is a boy name of English origin. An arrow maker's child with precise aim.

How popular is Fletcher?

Fletcher currently ranks #654 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #266 in 1892. It has held steady.

Where does Fletcher come from?

Fletcher comes from English roots. Fletcher peaked at #266 in the U.S. in 1892.

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