Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Fuller

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#2,229 (1924)

Total Babies

460

5-Yr Trend

+14%

1886

First Year

2024

Last Year

1924

Peak Year

#2229

Peak Rank

460

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Fuller

Fuller first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1886, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 14 Fullers were born — ranking #2,229 that year. As of 2026, Fuller ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, gradually rising (+14%). In total, more than 460 Fullers 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

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Names that sound like Fuller

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

Filler
Feller
Feeler
Fowler
Filer
Faller
Fouler
Failor
Feiler
Faler
Foiler
Fehler

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fuller

What does the name Fuller mean?

Fuller is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1886. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Fuller in 2026?

In 2026, Fuller ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Fuller most popular?

Fuller reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #2,229 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Fuller a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Fuller?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fuller include Hersey, Boniface, Lamoine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Fuller

Fuller is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 460 births in the dataset. Fuller's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #2,229. Use the chart and map above to compare Fuller'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.