US Popularity:1799
Origin:British
Meaning:Fisherman
Once an occupational name for fishermen, Fisher has become one of those cool kid names that stand out from the rest. This professional last name exists in many forms throughout different languages, including Dutch Visser, German Fischer, Hungarian Halász, and Italian Pescatore. Fisher is a masculine title that comes from the Middle English word fisher, meaning “fisherman_.”_ Fisher also may have been a name for those who lived by the water throughout England. Whether a family of sea-loving anglers is awaiting baby or you simply love its debonair appeal, Fisher is a fintastic choice!

Famous People Named Fisher

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  • Jack Fisher
    Baseball Player

Fisher Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Fisher is currently #3271 on The Bump
Boy:Fisher is currently #1840 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Fisher is currently #1799 in U.S. births
Boy:Fisher is currently #872 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#872
in 2023
+ 12
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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