Rising since 1990, #791 for boys today.
Popularity of Fisher since 1882
Babies named Fisher per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 282 |
| 2000s | 1,646 |
| 2010s | 2,810 |
| 2020s | 1,630 |
Meaning & origin
Fisher is an English occupational surname turned given name, derived from Old English 'fiscere' meaning fisherman. First recorded as a first name as early as 1882, it has seen a notable resurgence in recent decades. It peaked in 2025 at rank 791 with 1 in 5,354 boys receiving the name, and has been rising steadily since 1990. The name is particularly popular in Alabama, Arkansas, and Utah, reflecting a broader trend of surname-names appealing to modern parents.
Fisher is an English occupational surname derived from Old English fiscere, meaning 'fisherman'. It originally denoted someone who made a living by fishing. The surname has been in use since the Middle Ages and began to be adopted as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Fisher is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fish
Sibling names for Fisher
Names that share Fisher's style, for a brother or sister.
