Boy · #5,227 in 2026

Fleet

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

Current Rank

#5,227

Peak Rank

#2,444 (1930)

Total Babies

166

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1885

First Year

1974

Last Year

1930

Peak Year

#2444

Peak Rank

166

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Fleet

Fleet first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1885, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 11 Fleets were born — ranking #2,444 that year. As of 2026, Fleet ranks #5,227 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 166 Fleets 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+

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Names that sound like Fleet

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

Flete
Flight
Flat
Float
Flute
Flit
Flout
Fleed
Flet
Flut
Flot
Flate

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fleet

What does the name Fleet mean?

Fleet is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1885. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Fleet in 2026?

In 2026, Fleet ranks #5,227 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Fleet most popular?

Fleet reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #2,444 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Fleet a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Fleet?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fleet include Clevland, Travers, Primitivo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Fleet

Fleet is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1885 and has accumulated 166 births in the dataset. Fleet's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #2,444. Use the chart and map above to compare Fleet'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.