Boy · #880 in 2026

Fisher

Name: Popularity of the name Fisher in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Fisher, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#880

Peak Rank

#754 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-5%

2007

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#11351

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Fisher

Fisher first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 310 Fishers were born — ranking #774 that year. As of 2026, Fisher ranks #880 for baby boys with 270 births, holding steady (-5%). In total, more than 7K Fishers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Fisher

Phonetically similar names — useful when Fisher is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Fissure
Fischer
Phisher
Fetcher
Fear
Fish
Feature
Fishy
Filler
Fitter
Fier
Fishers

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fisher

What does the name Fisher mean?

Fisher is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Fisher in 2026?

In 2026, Fisher ranks #880 among boys' names in the U.S., with 270 babies given the name that year.

When was Fisher most popular?

Fisher reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #754 that year with 310 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Fisher most popular?

Fisher has historically been most popular in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Fisher.

Is Fisher a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Fisher is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Fisher?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fisher include Curley, Alanzo, Jaymes. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Fisher

Fisher is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 7K births in the dataset. Fisher's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #754. Use the chart and map above to compare Fisher's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.