Fraser
Every Fraser since 1915 — 551 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fraser
Fraser is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,686 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 551 American babies have been named Fraser. Its peak came in 2024, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Fraser stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fraser year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,686 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,608 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,897 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,594 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,862 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,407 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,778 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,250 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12,846 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,691 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,743 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,470 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,201 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,169 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,021 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,397 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,092 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,161 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,485 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,317 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,787 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,891 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,120 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,969 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,863 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,237 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,055 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,859 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,120 |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,632 |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,788 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,314 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,039 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fraser in 2025?
Fraser ranked #5,686 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fraser?
551 babies have been named Fraser in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fraser most popular?
Fraser peaked in 2024, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Fraser a boy or girl name?
Fraser is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fraser rising or falling?
Fraser is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.