Fleming
Fleming is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Man from Flanders; Fleming.
Origin and history
Fleming is an English name originally used as a surname to denote someone from Flanders in modern-day Belgium. It saw moderate use as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it is quite rare as a given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,017 babies in the United States have been named Fleming since 1880. It ranks #3666 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (48.6 %)
- VA (37.1 %)
- NC (14.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 40 |
| 1890-1900 | 45 |
| 1900-1910 | 55 |
| 1910-1920 | 180 |
| 1920-1930 | 176 |
| 1930-1940 | 142 |
| 1940-1950 | 121 |
| 1950-1960 | 112 |
| 1960-1970 | 86 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Fleming
- Fleming Jenkins: Military Officer
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to people from Flanders, a historical region in Western Europe.
- It was most commonly given to boys in the United States during the late 19th century.