Fisher Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Fisher is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Fisher?
Fisher is spelled F-I-S-H-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Fisher at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Fisher means “one who catches fish” or “fisherman.”
- Origin
- Fisher is an English occupational surname derived from the word for a person who fishes.
- Pronunciation
- FISH-er · 2 syllables
Fisher Popularity in 2025
Rank#791
Recorded Births319
- Boys usage rose 100 places to #791 and recorded 54 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Fisher Mean?
Fisher means “one who catches fish” or “fisherman.”
Origin: Fisher is an English occupational surname derived from the word for a person who fishes.
How Do You Pronounce Fisher?
PronunciationFISH-er
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Fisher?
- History
- Historically, Fisher has been used as a surname in English-speaking regions to denote individuals involved in fishing as an occupation.
Fisher Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 319 | #791 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 265 | #891 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 268 | #874 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 267 | #885 |
| 2021 | Boys | 265 | #871 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 246 | #907 |
| 2019 | Girls | 8 | #11,356 |
| 2019 | Boys | 300 | #777 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 282 | #801 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 307 | #763 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 310 | #774 |
| 2015 | Boys | 294 | #790 |
| 2014 | Boys | 304 | #769 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 247 | #862 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2012 | Boys | 262 | #834 |
When Was Fisher Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
319 recorded births
National rank #791
2016 · Boys
310 recorded births
National rank #774
2017 · Boys
307 recorded births
National rank #763
2014 · Boys
304 recorded births
National rank #769
Where Fisher Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #274 | 20 |
| AR | #305 | 11 |
| UT | #316 | 15 |
| OK | #351 | 13 |
| MI | #409 | 21 |
| MS | #415 | 7 |
| NC | #447 | 24 |
| TN | #477 | 16 |