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Fisher

“Fisherman” — English origin

Boy's name · #791 in the US (2025) · Trending

Fisher is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1882, it stood at #791 in 2025; about 6,600 boys have been named Fisher along the way. In Mississippi, Alabama and neighboring states it runs 3–5× its national rate.

Around the world: about 1 in 16,000 boys in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 26 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Fishers

• Fisher Stevens — American actor, director, producer and writer (born 1963)
• Fisher Ames — American politician (1758–1808)
• Fisher Tull — American composer (1934–1994)
• Fisher Kondowe — Malawian footballer
• Fisher Morgan — Welsh singer and actor (1908-1959)

In stories & tradition

• Fisher King — König
• Fisher Tiger — One Piece
• Fisher the Breezebuilder — Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! · Spyro Reignited Trilogy

Similar names: Kylen · Finnley · Bridger · Miller · Jagger · Jahmir

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