Fisher
Fisher is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fisherman or one who catches fish.
Origin and history
Fisher is an English occupational name originally denoting a fisherman or someone who lived near a weir or fishing spot. While traditionally used as a surname, it has transitioned into a given name in the modern U.S., experiencing a gentle rise in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
6,581 babies in the United States have been named Fisher since 1880. It ranks #1495 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #818.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.6 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- NC (7.3 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 67 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 35 |
| 1940-1950 | 25 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 282 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,646 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,810 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,630 |
Famous people named Fisher
- Fisher Stevens: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- Fisher belongs to a longstanding English tradition of transferring occupational surnames into given names.
- Though used historically, nearly a quarter of all U.S. male births recorded with this name since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.