Fletcher

Fletcher - A very unique male name

Fletcher appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #280. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Fletcher and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Fletcher? 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 Fletcher. The baby boy name Fletcher was given to 516 baby boys in 2025, ranking #547 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,842 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Fletcher peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 280.

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Fletcher is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Fletcher is currently topping the baby name charts in Alaska at position #120 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,049.

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 Fletcher is where you live.

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Fletcher origin and meaning

English — occupational surname

An occupational surname for a fletcher — a maker of arrows, from Old French fleche, 'arrow'

Fletcher is one of the classic English trade surnames, like Cooper and Sawyer. It was used at low levels for a century and has risen with the surname trend to its highest point in 2025.

Attested etymology

Fletcher is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

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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.

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Even more about Fletcher

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 Fletcher 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 Fletcher?

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

FLECH-er · /ˈflɛtʃər/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Fletch

Famous bearers

• Fletcher Christian — English sailor, leader of the 1789 mutiny on HMS Bounty (1764–1793) Historical

Style

OccupationalSurname

Why parents choose it

A handsome trade-surname name with a literary, slightly nautical air and Fletch as a ready nickname.

Worth knowing

• Fletch is also the title character of the Chevy Chase comedy films — a reference from another generation.