Fischer
Every Fischer since 1993 — 2,177 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fischer
Fischer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,215 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 2,177 American babies have been named Fischer. Its peak came in 2015, when 104 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fischer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fischer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 64 | #2,215 |
| 2024 | — | — | 78 | #1,988 |
| 2023 | — | — | 81 | #1,933 |
| 2022 | — | — | 72 | #2,087 |
| 2021 | — | — | 74 | #2,007 |
| 2020 | — | — | 80 | #1,852 |
| 2019 | — | — | 83 | #1,827 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,395 | 86 | #1,780 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,691 | 97 | #1,632 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,137 | 93 | #1,689 |
| 2015 | — | — | 104 | #1,556 |
| 2014 | — | — | 101 | #1,566 |
| 2013 | — | — | 86 | #1,716 |
| 2012 | — | — | 97 | #1,605 |
| 2011 | — | — | 99 | #1,574 |
| 2010 | — | — | 98 | #1,600 |
| 2009 | — | — | 82 | #1,814 |
| 2008 | — | — | 92 | #1,669 |
| 2007 | — | — | 72 | #1,962 |
| 2006 | — | — | 78 | #1,778 |
| 2005 | — | — | 62 | #2,014 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51 | #2,257 |
| 2003 | — | — | 49 | #2,217 |
| 2002 | — | — | 45 | #2,311 |
| 2001 | — | — | 42 | #2,358 |
| 2000 | — | — | 42 | #2,309 |
| 1995 | — | — | 20 | #3,351 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fischer in 2025?
Fischer ranked #2,215 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fischer?
2,177 babies have been named Fischer in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fischer most popular?
Fischer peaked in 2015, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Fischer a boy or girl name?
Fischer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fischer rising or falling?
Fischer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.