Fletcher
Boy name · 230 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Fletcher: 230 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 17 births in 2014.
An English occupational surname turned first name, Fletcher originally referred to a maker or seller of arrows, from the Old French *flechier* meaning "arrow-maker." The most famous bearer, Fletcher Christian, led the infamous mutiny on the Bounty in 1789. In modern times, the name is shared by American musician Fletcher Shears of the duo The Garden, as well as pop singer Fletcher (born Cari Elise Fletcher). The surname gave rise to several place names, including Fletcher, North Carolina, and Fletcher, Vermont. Unlike many occupational names, Fletcher has remained relatively rare as a given name, ranking alongside Archer and Cooper for parents drawn to craft‑based monikers with a quiet, historic charm.
Boy 21 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201417 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #27813 babies
- Total births
- 230since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y