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How Many People Are Named Fletcher?
Estimated people named Fletcher living in the U.S. today
11,517
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 17,079
- Peak year: 2024 (542 births)
- Estimated living today: 11,517
Fletcher by age group — who carries the name today?
Fletcher popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Fletcher
Fletcher has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 17,079 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 11,517 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 29,678 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Fletchers you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Fletcher in the US?
An estimated 11,517 people named Fletcher are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Fletcher rare — about 1 in 29,678 Americans.
Is Fletcher a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Fletcher is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Fletcher most popular?
Fletcher peaked in 2024, when 542 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Fletcher?
Fletcher ranks #2,216 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).