Fleming
From Middle English flameng, from late Old Norse Flæmingi, from Old Norse Flǽmingr, Middle Dutch Vlaminc, Vleminc, from Old Frisian (unattested) (compare West Frisian…
Every Fleming since 1880 — 1,017 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fleming
Fleming is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 1,017 American babies have been named Fleming. Its peak came in 1917, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Fleming stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fleming year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,660 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,119 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,414 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,860 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,172 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,344 |
| 1950 | 16 | #1,903 |
| 1945 | 15 | #1,806 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,381 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,300 |
| 1930 | 17 | #1,849 |
| 1925 | 17 | #1,956 |
| 1920 | 19 | #1,841 |
| 1915 | 22 | #1,475 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,144 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 8 | #993 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #931 |
| 1885 | 6 | #870 |
| 1880 | 5 | #960 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fleming mean?
From Middle English flameng, from late Old Norse Flæmingi, from Old Norse Flǽmingr, Middle Dutch Vlaminc, Vleminc, from Old Frisian (unattested) (compare West Frisian Flaming), from Proto-Germanic *flaumaz (“flowing, current…
How popular is the name Fleming in 2025?
Fleming did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Fleming?
1,017 babies have been named Fleming in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fleming most popular?
Fleming peaked in 1917, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Fleming a boy or girl name?
Fleming is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fleming rising or falling?
Fleming has been roughly stable over the past decade.