Fletcher
Fletcher is a boys' name of English origin meaning “arrow maker.” It ranked #545 in the United States in 2025. Fletcher is an occupational name for someone who made arrows, from the Old French 'fleche' (arrow).
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how do you pronounce Fletcher?
FLETCH-er
where does the name Fletcher come from?
An English occupational surname meaning arrow-maker, sometimes confused with the separate surname Flesher.
It has the sturdy artisan quality that makes occupational surnames appealing as first names. The name projects competence and craftsmanship, with the casual nickname Fletch adding approachability.
how popular is this name?
Fletcher has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 115 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 31. It peaked at #266 in 1892, and ranked #545 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #545 |
| 2024 | #564 |
| 2023 | #630 |
| 2022 | #674 |
| 2021 | #657 |
| 2020 | #653 |
| 2019 | #624 |
| 2018 | #606 |
| 2017 | #633 |
| 2016 | #654 |
| 2010 | #883 |
| 1970 | #921 |
| 1960 | #876 |
| 1950 | #626 |
| 1940 | #620 |
| 1930 | #549 |
| 1920 | #551 |
| 1910 | #337 |
| 1900 | #284 |
| 1892 | #266 |
| 1890 | #369 |
| 1880 | #341 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Fletcher fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Fletcher?
- Fletcher Christian (leader of the mutiny on the HMS Bounty)
- Jessica Fletcher (fictional character from Murder, She Wrote)
what are the nicknames and variants of Fletcher?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Fletcher?
what names go well with Fletcher?
Sibling names that share Fletcher's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Fletcher
What does the name Fletcher mean?
Fletcher means “arrow maker”.
What is the origin of the name Fletcher?
Fletcher comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Fletcher?
Fletcher ranked #545 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1892, at #266, and it has spent 115 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Fletcher a boy or girl name?
Fletcher is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Fletcher?
Fletcher is pronounced FLETCH-er, with 2 syllables.
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