gender neutral
Fletcher
arrow maker, arrow seller
About Fletcher
Here stands a name rich with craft heritage and historical significance, originally denoting arrow-makers in medieval times. The occupational origin provides tangible connection to skilled artisanship and precision work, qualities that translate well into modern contexts. Strong phonetic structure with the "fl" beginning creates memorable impact, while the "-er" ending gives it approachable familiarity. This selection suits families appreciating names with substance and story behind them rather than trendy inventions. The vintage revival movement in baby naming has brought occupational surnames back into favor, yet this remains sufficiently uncommon to avoid oversaturation. Two syllables maintain simplicity while the full pronunciation carries distinguished weight, working beautifully across all life stages from childhood through distinguished careers.
Popularity of the Name Fletcher
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #345 | ||||
| 1881 | #271 | ||||
| 1882 | #393 | ||||
| 1883 | #319 | ||||
| 1884 | #337 | ||||
| 1885 | #359 | ||||
| 1886 | #275 | ||||
| 1887 | #359 | ||||
| 1888 | #297 | ||||
| 1889 | #307 | ||||
| 1890 | #372 | ||||
| 1891 | #320 | ||||
| 1892 | #266 | ||||
| 1893 | #309 | ||||
| 1894 | #352 | ||||
| 1895 | #291 | ||||
| 1896 | #343 | ||||
| 1897 | #308 | ||||
| 1898 | #336 | ||||
| 1899 | #301 | ||||
| 1900 | #284 | ||||
| 1901 | #311 | ||||
| 1902 | #323 | ||||
| 1903 | #334 | ||||
| 1904 | #340 | ||||
| 1905 | #348 | ||||
| 1906 | #402 | ||||
| 1907 | #322 | ||||
| 1908 | #367 | ||||
| 1909 | #405 | ||||
| 1910 | #341 | ||||
| 1911 | #401 | ||||
| 1912 | #413 | ||||
| 1913 | #478 | ||||
| 1914 | #470 | ||||
| 1915 | #468 | ||||
| 1916 | #468 | ||||
| 1917 | #456 | ||||
| 1918 | #464 | ||||
| 1919 | #504 | ||||
| 1920 | #554 | ||||
| 1921 | #477 | ||||
| 1922 | #512 | ||||
| 1923 | #520 | ||||
| 1924 | #496 | ||||
| 1925 | #509 | ||||
| 1926 | #497 | ||||
| 1927 | #526 | ||||
| 1928 | #530 | ||||
| 1929 | #523 | ||||
| 1930 | #549 | ||||
| 1931 | #584 | ||||
| 1932 | #549 | ||||
| 1933 | #496 | ||||
| 1934 | #548 | ||||
| 1935 | #569 | ||||
| 1936 | #602 | ||||
| 1937 | #561 | ||||
| 1938 | #572 | ||||
| 1939 | #566 | ||||
| 1940 | #620 | ||||
| 1941 | #616 | ||||
| 1942 | #594 | ||||
| 1943 | #629 | ||||
| 1944 | #599 | ||||
| 1945 | #633 | ||||
| 1946 | #624 | ||||
| 1947 | #698 | ||||
| 1948 | #581 | ||||
| 1949 | #612 | ||||
| 1950 | #627 | ||||
| 1951 | #659 | ||||
| 1952 | #688 | ||||
| 1953 | #714 | ||||
| 1954 | #734 | ||||
| 1955 | #708 | ||||
| 1956 | #868 | ||||
| 1957 | #780 | ||||
| 1958 | #815 | ||||
| 1959 | #892 | ||||
| 1960 | #878 | ||||
| 1961 | #793 | ||||
| 1962 | #896 | ||||
| 1963 | #872 | ||||
| 1964 | #819 | ||||
| 1965 | #828 | ||||
| 1966 | #879 | ||||
| 1967 | #845 | ||||
| 1968 | #914 | ||||
| 1969 | #961 | ||||
| 1970 | #923 | ||||
| 1971 | #980 | ||||
| 1985 | #957 | ||||
| 1986 | #927 | ||||
| 2003 | #992 | #373 | #142 | ||
| 2004 | #963 | #411 | #129 | ||
| 2007 | #973 | #282 | #124 | ||
| 2008 | #998 | #331 | #125 | #868 | |
| 2009 | #932 | #266 | #126 | ||
| 2010 | #883 | #265 | #86 | #897 | |
| 2011 | #889 | #234 | #87 | #685 | |
| 2012 | #793 | #230 | #87 | #789 | #728 |
| 2013 | #783 | #268 | #67 | #562 | #724 |
| 2014 | #708 | #234 | #66 | #487 | #610 |
| 2015 | #665 | #240 | #71 | #763 | #566 |
| 2016 | #654 | #235 | #92 | #614 | |
| 2017 | #633 | #247 | #102 | #564 | #599 |
| 2018 | #606 | #256 | #95 | #423 | #631 |
| 2019 | #624 | #304 | #142 | #788 | #460 |
| 2020 | #654 | #316 | #117 | #597 | |
| 2021 | #657 | #351 | #124 | #555 | #525 |
| 2022 | #674 | #373 | #119 | #461 | #621 |
| 2023 | #630 | #392 | #110 | #800 | #644 |
| 2024 | #564 | #409 | #130 | #688 | |
| 2025 | #547 | #399 | #136 | #632 | |
| 1997 | #691 | #284 | |||
| 1999 | #513 | #188 | |||
| 2000 | #647 | #189 | |||
| 2001 | #506 | #190 | |||
| 2002 | #429 | #183 | |||
| 2005 | #369 | #123 | |||
| 2006 | #262 | #120 | |||
| 1995 | #363 | ||||
| 1998 | #298 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Fletcher
- Fletch
- Fletchley
- Fletchner
Names Similar to Fletcher
Nicknames for Fletcher
- Fletch
- Flet
- Etch
- Flick
Famous People Named Fletcher
| Fletcher Cox | American football player |
| Fletcher Henderson | American jazz musician |
| Fletcher Pratt | American writer |
| Fletcher Moss | English footballer |
| Fletcher Christian | British naval officer |
| Fletcher Dragge | American musician |
| Fletcher Reede | character in the movie "Liar Liar" |
| Fletcher Pilon | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Fletcher Sheridan | character in the TV series "Stargate SG-1" |
| Fletcher Magee | American basketball player |
| Fletcher Hanks | American comic book artist |
| Fletcher Renn | character in the book series "Maximum Ride" |
| Fletcher Zeke Holland | character in the TV series "Glee" |
| Fletcher Reed | character in the movie "Freaky Friday" |
| Fletcher Chase | character in the movie "The Girl in the Spider's Web" |
| Fletcher Moon | character in the book series "Theodore Boone" |
| Fletcher Quimby | character in the TV series "A.N.T. Farm" |
Characters Named Fletcher
| Fletcher Reede | "Liar Liar" |
| Fletcher Quimby | "A.N.T. Farm" |
| Fletcher Moon | "Theodore Boone" book series |
| Fletcher Christian | "Mutiny on the Bounty" |
| Fletcher Pilon | from "Red Dog - True Blue" |
| Fletcher Sheridan | "Stargate SG-1" |
| Fletcher Renn | "Maximum Ride" book series |
| Fletcher Chase | "The Girl in the Spider's Web" |
| Fletcher Reed | "Freaky Friday" |
| Fletcher Hanks | comic book artist |
| Fletcher Pratt | author |
| Fletcher Dragge | musician |
| Fletcher Magee | basketball player |
| Fletcher Moss | English footballer |
| Fletcher Norton | British politician |
| Fletcher Cox | American football player |
| Fletcher Henderson | American jazz musician |
| Fletcher Zeke Holland | character in the TV series "Glee" |