Fraser
4 countries#116 in Scotland, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Fraser was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14,541 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #139 · peaked in 1997 with 548 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
8,432 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #116 · peaked in 1997 with 292 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,035 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #284 · peaked in 2007 with 296 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
551 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #5608 · peaked in 2024 with 22 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
74 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #344 · peaked in 2009 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
Scotland rank history
Fraser’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #45 | — |
| 2007 | #37 | ↑8 |
| 2008 | #48 | ↓11 |
| 2009 | #54 | ↓6 |
| 2010 | #48 | ↑6 |
| 2011 | #53 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #60 | ↓7 |
| 2013 | #63 | ↓3 |
| 2014 | #70 | ↓7 |
| 2015 | #56 | ↑14 |
| 2016 | #78 | ↓22 |
| 2017 | #73 | ↑5 |
| 2018 | #64 | ↑9 |
| 2019 | #79 | ↓15 |
| 2020 | #59 | ↑20 |
| 2021 | #70 | ↓11 |
| 2022 | #94 | ↓24 |
| 2023 | #99 | ↓5 |
| 2024 | #101 | ↓2 |
| 2025 | #116 | ↓15 |
Frequently asked questions about Fraser
Is Fraser a popular name?
Yes — Fraser currently ranks #116 among boys’ names in Scotland as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Fraser more common for boys or girls?
Fraser is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official Scotland birth data.
When was Fraser most popular?
Fraser peaked in 1997 in Scotland, with 292 recorded births that year.
Is Fraser rising or falling in popularity?
In Scotland, Fraser’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #55 in 1974 to #116 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Fraser?
At least 15,092 babies have been recorded with the name Fraser across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Fraser popular in more than one country?
Yes — Fraser appears in official birth records in 4 countries: Scotland, England & Wales, United States, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Fraser?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in Scotland, names ranked closest to Fraser include Faiz, Georgie.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Fraser in Scotland, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.