Fletcher Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFLEH-cher / /ˈflɛtʃər/English; Old French
Meaning
English: maker of arrows; Old French: arrow maker
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Fletcher has its roots in the Old French word 'flechier,' meaning 'to make arrows.' It was originally an occupational surname for someone who made arrows. The name became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. Fletcher has been used in various literary works and has a historical connection to archery.
Trend Summary
Fletcher has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Fletch
International Variants
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Famous people named Fletcher
Fletcher Christian was a British naval officer known for his role in the mutiny on the HMS Bounty.
Fletcher Cox is an American football player who plays as a defensive tackle in the NFL.
Fletcher Henderson was an influential American jazz pianist and bandleader in the early 20th century.
Fletcher Prouty was a U.S. Air Force officer and author known for his conspiracy theories regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Fictional characters named Fletcher
Fletcher is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' known for his adventurous spirit.
Fletcher is a character in the film 'The Last Dragon,' serving as a mentor figure.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fletcher was first seen in the United States in 1880. Fletcher has ranked as high as #859 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia, California, Alabama, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Fletcher has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Fletcher (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
IN | 36 | |
CA | 35 | |
OH | 27 | |
TN | 25 | |
MI | 24 | |
GA | 22 | |
IA | 22 | |
TX | 21 | |
MO | 21 | |
NC | 19 | |
PA | 16 | |
AR | 15 | |
FL | 14 | |
VA | 14 | |
WA | 14 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 25 |
1881 | 34 |
1882 | 21 |
1883 | 27 |
1884 | 27 |
1885 | 24 |
1886 | 38 |
1887 | 21 |
1888 | 36 |
1889 | 32 |
1890 | 23 |
1891 | 28 |
1892 | 45 |
1893 | 32 |
1894 | 27 |
1895 | 38 |
1896 | 31 |
1897 | 36 |
1898 | 33 |
1899 | 34 |
1900 | 53 |
1901 | 33 |
1902 | 37 |
1903 | 33 |
1904 | 35 |
1905 | 35 |
1906 | 29 |
1907 | 44 |
1908 | 39 |
1909 | 37 |
1910 | 54 |
1911 | 51 |
1912 | 89 |
1913 | 83 |
1914 | 106 |
1915 | 139 |
1916 | 149 |
1917 | 154 |
1918 | 162 |
1919 | 139 |
1920 | 123 |
1921 | 165 |
1922 | 145 |
1923 | 138 |
1924 | 155 |
1925 | 144 |
1926 | 147 |
1927 | 135 |
1928 | 130 |
1929 | 124 |
1930 | 120 |
1931 | 100 |
1932 | 115 |
1933 | 128 |
1934 | 117 |
1935 | 104 |
1936 | 93 |
1937 | 107 |
1938 | 105 |
1939 | 102 |
1940 | 92 |
1941 | 96 |
1942 | 111 |
1943 | 102 |
1944 | 105 |
1945 | 91 |
1946 | 106 |
1947 | 98 |
1948 | 132 |
1949 | 123 |
1950 | 120 |
1951 | 113 |
1952 | 103 |
1953 | 100 |
1954 | 96 |
1955 | 107 |
1956 | 74 |
1957 | 93 |
1958 | 85 |
1959 | 74 |
1960 | 75 |
1961 | 92 |
1962 | 72 |
1963 | 75 |
1964 | 85 |
1965 | 79 |
1966 | 68 |
1967 | 72 |
1968 | 63 |
1969 | 64 |
1970 | 75 |
1971 | 69 |
1972 | 42 |
1973 | 39 |
1974 | 51 |
1975 | 54 |
1976 | 56 |
1977 | 55 |
1978 | 51 |
1979 | 53 |
1980 | 59 |
1981 | 44 |
1982 | 52 |
1983 | 45 |
1984 | 73 |
1985 | 91 |
1986 | 97 |
1987 | 88 |
1988 | 74 |
1989 | 86 |
1990 | 66 |
1991 | 75 |
1992 | 72 |
1993 | 91 |
1994 | 94 |
1995 | 83 |
1996 | 94 |
1997 | 84 |
1998 | 102 |
1999 | 123 |
2000 | 133 |
2001 | 131 |
2002 | 155 |
2003 | 160 |
2004 | 174 |
2005 | 160 |
2006 | 174 |
2007 | 202 |
2008 | 196 |
2009 | 221 |
2010 | 237 |
2011 | 232 |
2012 | 285 |
2013 | 287 |
2014 | 341 |
2015 | 387 |
2016 | 403 |
2017 | 410 |
2018 | 445 |
2019 | 434 |
2020 | 404 |
2021 | 414 |
2022 | 405 |
2023 | 439 |
2024 | 523 |