Frazier Boy

Popularity: #921 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FRAY-zhər //ˈfreɪʒər//

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: English: 'strawberry'; Scottish: 'son of the steward'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Frazier is of French origin, derived from the Old French surname "Fraisier," which means "strawberry". This surname was likely a topographic name for someone who lived near a strawberry patch or a place where strawberries grew abundantly.

The name made its way into English through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French names were introduced into the English language and culture. As a surname, Frazier has been recorded in various forms, including Frazer and Frasier, reflecting the phonetic variations that can occur in the transition from French to English.

Historically, the name Frazier has been associated with notable figures, particularly in the context of Scottish history, where it became a prominent surname. The Frazer clan, known for their involvement in Scottish affairs, played significant roles during the medieval period and beyond.

The name is also linked to various historical documents and records, including the 16th-century Scottish clan records, which highlight the clan's influence and presence in Scotland. Additionally, the name appears in early American history, with individuals bearing the surname participating in the colonial and revolutionary periods.

Culturally, the name Frazier carries connotations of resilience and connection to nature, particularly through its association with strawberries, which symbolize sweetness and abundance. This connection to the natural world has contributed to the name's enduring appeal across generations.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms and variations, such as "Fray" or "Fraz," which have been used informally. Overall, Frazier encapsulates a rich linguistic heritage and historical significance, reflecting the intertwining of language, culture, and identity.

Famous people named Frazier

In this section, you will find notable people named Frazier. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Frazier who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Frazier Glenn Miller is a white supremacist and former leader of the Carolina Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, known for his criminal activities and hate speech.

Fictional characters named Frazier

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Frazier Crane is a fictional character from the TV series Frasier. He is a psychiatrist and radio host who often navigates the complexities of his personal and professional life with humor and intellect.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Frazier. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Frazier was first seen in the United States in 1887.

Frazier has ranked as high as #2167 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Frazier has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Frazier is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Frazier was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Frazier.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 17 17
2024 17 17
2023 16 16
2022 14 14
2021 15 15
2020 16 16
2019 8 8
2018 10 10
2017 19 19
2016 16 16
2015 10 10
2013 5 5
2012 5 5
2011 8 8
2010 10 10
2009 11 11
2008 6 6
2007 5 5
2006 8 8
2005 6 6
2003 10 10
2002 7 7
2001 7 7
2000 11 11
1999 13 13
1998 10 10
1997 10 10
1996 11 11
1995 13 13
1994 18 18
1993 17 17
1992 22 22
1991 14 14
1990 14 14
1989 13 13
1988 13 13
1987 14 14
1986 14 14
1985 9 9
1984 8 8
1983 7 7
1982 14 14
1981 15 15
1980 13 13
1979 15 15
1978 10 10
1977 10 10
1976 9 9
1975 18 18
1974 15 15
1973 12 12
1972 10 10
1971 17 17
1970 23 23
1969 12 12
1968 15 15
1967 17 17
1966 18 18
1965 19 19
1964 17 17
1963 17 17
1962 16 16
1961 19 19
1960 23 23
1959 14 14
1958 17 17
1957 19 19
1956 15 15
1955 21 21
1954 21 21
1953 25 25
1952 17 17
1951 26 26
1950 23 23
1949 36 36
1948 31 31
1947 28 28
1946 32 32
1945 27 27
1944 31 31
1943 37 37
1942 31 31
1941 23 23
1940 26 26
1939 21 21
1938 17 17
1937 21 21
1936 23 23
1935 19 19
1934 24 24
1933 20 20
1932 24 24
1931 31 31
1930 15 15
1929 32 32
1928 24 24
1927 31 31
1926 27 27
1925 20 20
1924 21 21
1923 30 30
1922 36 36
1921 22 22
1920 28 28
1919 40 40
1918 29 29
1917 28 28
1916 30 30
1915 28 28
1914 19 19
1913 16 16
1912 18 18
1911 10 10
1910 11 11
1908 9 9
1907 10 10
1906 9 9
1905 5 5
1904 11 11
1903 6 6
1901 8 8
1900 7 7
1899 6 6
1898 7 7
1897 8 8
1895 6 6
1890 6 6
1888 7 7
1887 8 8

Top States for Frazier (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
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