A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Frazier since 1887
Babies named Frazier per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Frazier's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 33 |
| 1900s | 65 |
| 1910s | 229 |
| 1920s | 271 |
| 1930s | 215 |
| 1940s | 302 |
| 1950s | 198 |
| 1960s | 173 |
| 1970s | 139 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 142 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Frazier is a Scottish and Irish surname-turned-first name, an alternate spelling of Fraser. Historically borne by the powerful Clan Fraser in the Scottish Highlands, it first recorded as a given name in 1887. After a low ebb following its 1904 peak (rank 5399 in 2025, 1 in 100,475 boys), it has been on the rise since 2013. Its revival mirrors a broader trend for surname names, evoking a sturdy, preppy image. The name's multiple accepted spellings (Frazier, Fraser, Frazer) offer flexibility.
Frazier is a variant of Fraser, a surname of Scottish origin. The name is traditionally derived from the Gaelic personal name Fráech, meaning 'fury' or 'wrath', or possibly from the French 'fraisier' (strawberry plant), referring to the clan's badge. The Fraser clan rose to prominence in the 13th century in the Scottish Highlands, and the name spread to Ireland through Scottish settlers.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fray, Fraz
Sibling names for Frazier
Names that share Frazier's style, for a brother or sister.
