How Many People Are Named Fletcher?

17,079

people in the United States are named Fletcher

1 in 19,614 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2013

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0051%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

542 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: FLECH-ər
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname meaning "maker of arrows" in Middle English, ultimately from Old French flechier.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.3%
Male
98.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 49.3 years old

Young (<30) 8,029
47%
Adult (30–60) 1,989
11.6%
Senior (>60) 7,061
41.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

North Carolina 1,117
Georgia 907
California 835
Alabama 825
Texas 780
Virginia 619
Florida 562
Tennessee 482
South Carolina 426
Arkansas 304

💡 Fun Facts About "Fletcher"

  • 542 babies were named Fletcher in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in North Carolina

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