Fuller
Meaningone who thickens cloth · English
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #845 in 1886
15 babies were named Fuller in the US in 2025. It has climbed 6,161 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1886–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Fuller, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fuller would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFuller first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1886, when it ranked #845. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendFuller has climbed 6,161 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Fuller means “one who thickens cloth”.
About the name Fuller
Fuller is a boy name of English origin meaning “one who thickens cloth”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-ler”. US birth records list Fuller for boys from 1886 to 2025, in 57 of those 140 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #845 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 | 73,801 boys |
| 1910s | 11 | 88,496 boys |
| 1920s | 9.0 | 111,607 boys |
| 1930s | 5.2 | 193,798 boys |
| 1940s | 1.8 | 561,798 boys |
| 1950s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 1,190,476 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 632,911 boys |
| 2010s | 4.4 | 226,757 boys |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 188,088 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- 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 Fuller
What does the name Fuller mean?
Fuller means “one who thickens cloth” in English.
What is the origin of the name Fuller?
Fuller has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Fuller a boy or girl name?
Fuller is a boy name.
How popular is the name Fuller?
Fuller ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#845).