Fletcher
5 countries#545 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Fletcher was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
17,644 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #545 · peaked in 2025 with 561 births
Most common in: North Carolina, Georgia, California, Alabama, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,827 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #374 · peaked in 2014 with 268 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,563 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #337 · peaked in 2014 with 251 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
230 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #278 · peaked in 2014 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
34 births recorded 2010–2023 · peaked in 2012 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
12 births recorded 1995–2008 · peaked in 1995 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Fletcher’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1043 | — |
| 2007 | #971 | ↑72 |
| 2008 | #995 | ↓24 |
| 2009 | #932 | ↑63 |
| 2010 | #883 | ↑49 |
| 2011 | #889 | ↓6 |
| 2012 | #793 | ↑96 |
| 2013 | #782 | ↑11 |
| 2014 | #708 | ↑74 |
| 2015 | #665 | ↑43 |
| 2016 | #654 | ↑11 |
| 2017 | #633 | ↑21 |
| 2018 | #606 | ↑27 |
| 2019 | #624 | ↓18 |
| 2020 | #653 | ↓29 |
| 2021 | #657 | ↓4 |
| 2022 | #674 | ↓17 |
| 2023 | #630 | ↑44 |
| 2024 | #564 | ↑66 |
| 2025 | #545 | ↑19 |
Frequently asked questions about Fletcher
Is Fletcher a popular name?
Yes — Fletcher currently ranks #545 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Fletcher more common for boys or girls?
Fletcher is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Fletcher most popular?
Fletcher peaked in 2025 in United States, with 561 recorded births that year.
Is Fletcher rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Fletcher’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #341 in 1880 to #545 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Fletcher?
At least 21,483 babies have been recorded with the name Fletcher across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Fletcher popular in more than one country?
Yes — Fletcher appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Fletcher?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Fletcher include Augustine, Erik, Devin, Ozzy.
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