In 2024, 523 boys in the United States were named Fletcher, making it the 564th most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 708th a decade earlier.
2024 is its busiest year on record.
Records for Fletcher go back to 1880, and 17,079 babies have been given the name since.
An English occupational name meaning "arrow-maker". Its distinctive sound has a capable, artisanal quality. Combines craftsmanship heritage with a friendly sound. Active and distinctive.
Fletcher is of English origin, described as occupational and vintage in style.
In 2024, Fletcher went to 19 girls and 523 boys — 96% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
An English occupational name meaning "arrow-maker". Its distinctive sound has a capable, artisanal quality.
Fletcher is of English origin, and is usually described as occupational and vintage in style.
In 2024, 523 boys in the United States were named Fletcher, making it the 564th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Fletcher went to 19 girls and 523 boys — 96% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.