Fletcher

At a Glance: Name: Fletcher – Meaning: arrow maker – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: FLETCH-er

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Fletcher is an English occupational surname with a meaning of "arrow maker," pronounced FLETCH-er (/ˈflɛtʃər/). Social Security Administration records for the name run from 1880 through 2024, giving parents a long, documented history to look at.

Meaning & Origin of Fletcher

Meaning: Arrow maker.

Origin: English (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Fletcher

Phonetic: FLETCH-er   IPA: /ˈflɛtʃər/

Popularity of Fletcher

Fletcher hit its highest popularity back in 1892, ranking #266 with 45 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled at #564, even though 523 babies were given the name — more babies than in its 1892 peak year, but a lower rank.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Fletcher mean?

Arrow maker. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fletcher)

How do you pronounce Fletcher?

Fletcher is pronounced FLETCH-er (IPA: /ˈflɛtʃər/).

Is Fletcher a popular name right now?

Fletcher peaked at #266 in 1892 and is ranked #564 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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