8,978births recorded
5Countries
2Variants
2012Peak · British Columbia
#791United States 2025
Fisher is a boy name family recorded 8,978 times in 5 countries since 1882. It ranks highest today in the United States (#791 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2012, at 32.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Fisher
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher | German | 6,646 | 🇺🇸 United States | #791 | 2025 | ▲ 21 % |
| Fisher | German | 105 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2014 | – |
| Fisher | German | 29 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2009 | – |
| Fisher | German | 11 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2011 | – |
| Fisher | German | 5 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1979 | – |
| Fischer | German | 2,177 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2207 | 2017 | ▼ 31 % |
| Fischer | German | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2012 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Fischer ↔ Fisher — Wikidata “said to be the same as”
Questions about Fisher
How popular is the name Fisher?
In 2025 it ranked #791 in the United States. Official registers record 8,978 births across 5 countries.
What is Fisher in other languages?
Fischer (German).
When was Fisher most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2012, at 32.0 births per 100,000.
Is Fisher a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Fisher is a boy name.