Fowler
Meaningbird catcher · Old English
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,040 in 1922
11 babies were named Fowler in the US in 2025. It has dropped 160 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Fowler you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Fowler, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fowler would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFowler first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1922, when it ranked #2,040. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendFowler has slipped 160 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old English, Fowler means “bird catcher”.
About the name Fowler
Fowler is a boy name of English origin meaning “bird catcher”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-ler”. US birth records list Fowler for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 33 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1922, when it ranked #2,040 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.6 | 103,950 boys |
| 1920s | 6.8 | 146,628 boys |
| 1930s | 3.3 | 305,810 boys |
| 1940s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 421,941 boys |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 157,068 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 Fowler
What does the name Fowler mean?
Fowler means “bird catcher” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Fowler?
Fowler has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Fowler a boy or girl name?
Fowler is a boy name.
How popular is the name Fowler?
Fowler ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1922 (#2,040).