Fisher

Fisher - A very unique male name

Fisher appeared on the charts for the first time in 1918 on position #1707. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Fisher and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Fisher? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Fisher. The baby boy name Fisher was given to 272 baby boys in 2025, ranking #793 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,391 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Fisher peaked in popularity 10 years ago in 2016 on position 763.

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Fisher is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Fisher is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #277 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,846.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Fisher is where you live.

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Fisher origin and meaning

English (transferred surname)

An occupational surname for a fisherman, from Old English fiscere

Fisher is an occupational surname turned first name, in the data sporadically since 1918 and steadily in recent decades as surname names boomed. It peaked in 2016 and is climbing again, with an outdoorsy, coastal feel.

Attested etymology

Fisher is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Fisher, pop culture references for the name Fisher and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Fisher

We've found the following names that sound similar to Fisher, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Fisher

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Fisher a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Fisher?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

FISH-er · /ˈfɪʃər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Fisher Stevens — American actor and documentary filmmaker (b. 1963) Contemporary

Style

OccupationalSurname

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Fisher for a rugged, outdoorsy surname name — fishing boats and coastline rather than office wear.

Worth knowing

• Expect fish jokes and the occasional Fisher-Price association