Fletcher Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Fletcher is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Fletcher?
Fletcher is spelled F-L-E-T-C-H-E-R. The name has 8 letters.
Fletcher at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- An occupational surname meaning “arrow maker.”
- Origin
- The name Fletcher commonly derives from the Old French word “flechier”, meaning “arrow maker.”
- Pronunciation
- FLECH-ur · 2 syllables
Fletcher Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,362
Recorded Births12
Rank#545
Recorded Births549
- Girls usage fell 2,195 places to #8,362 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 19 places to #545 and recorded 23 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 Fletcher Mean?
An occupational surname meaning “arrow maker.”
Origin: The name Fletcher commonly derives from the Old French word “flechier”, meaning “arrow maker.”
How Do You Pronounce Fletcher?
PronunciationFLECH-ur
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Fletcher?
- History
- Fletcher was historically used as an occupational surname for individuals who made arrows. It was later adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Fletcher 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 | Girls | 12 | #8,362 |
| 2025 | Boys | 549 | #545 |
| 2024 | Girls | 19 | #6,167 |
| 2024 | Boys | 526 | #564 |
| 2023 | Girls | 10 | #9,616 |
| 2023 | Boys | 440 | #630 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2022 | Boys | 405 | #674 |
| 2021 | Girls | 15 | #7,250 |
| 2021 | Boys | 414 | #657 |
| 2020 | Girls | 12 | #8,406 |
| 2020 | Boys | 404 | #653 |
| 2019 | Girls | 10 | #9,736 |
| 2019 | Boys | 434 | #624 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 445 | #606 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 410 | #633 |
| 2016 | Boys | 403 | #654 |
| 2015 | Girls | 7 | #13,006 |
| 2015 | Boys | 387 | #665 |
| 2014 | Boys | 341 | #708 |
| 2013 | Boys | 287 | #782 |
| 2012 | Boys | 285 | #793 |
When Was Fletcher 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
549 recorded births
National rank #545
2024 · Boys
526 recorded births
National rank #564
2018 · Boys
445 recorded births
National rank #606
2023 · Boys
440 recorded births
National rank #630
Where Fletcher 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #110 | 7 |
| AR | #165 | 22 |
| SD | #192 | 7 |
| WV | #200 | 9 |
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| MO | #238 | 30 |
| OK | #264 | 18 |
| WI | #300 | 19 |