Fischer
Meaningfisherman · German
- US rank
- #2,207
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,555 in 2015
64 babies were named Fischer in the US in 2025. It has dropped 358 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Fischer you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,667 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Fischer, 64 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fischer would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFischer first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #1,555.
- TrendFischer has slipped 358 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,207. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn German, Fischer means “fisherman”.
About the name Fischer
Fischer is a boy name of English origin meaning “fisherman”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-her”. US birth records list Fischer for boys from 1993 to 2025, in 33 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #1,555 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,207, with 64 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | 89,172 boys |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,595 boys |
| 2010s | 50 | 19,928 boys |
| 2020s | 43 | 23,077 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Fischer
What does the name Fischer mean?
Fischer means “fisherman” in German.
What is the origin of the name Fischer?
Fischer has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Fischer a boy or girl name?
Fischer is a boy name.
How popular is the name Fischer?
Fischer ranked #2,207 for US boys in 2025, given to 64 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#1,555).