Fischer
Boy name · #2221 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Fischer? In official American birth records, Fischer has been tracked continuously since 1993, giving it 32 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 64 baby boys were named Fischer, placing it at #2221 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1555, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 28,125 boys born in 2025 was named Fischer.
Babies named Fischer per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 32-year story
Fischer first appears in the Social Security records in 1993, when 10 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 104 boys were named Fischer — good for #1555 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Fischer against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Fischer in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Fischer is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Fischer will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Fischer is most common
State-level data for Fischer is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Fischer
Statistically, parents drawn to Fischer tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Fisher, Usher, Stryker, Olivier, and Thatcher.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Fischer | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2207 |
| 2024 | 78 | #1985 |
| 2023 | 81 | #1928 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2083 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2000 |
| 2020 | 80 | #1849 |
| 2019 | 83 | #1823 |
| 2018 | 86 | #1777 |
| 2017 | 97 | #1630 |
| 2016 | 93 | #1687 |
| 2015 | 104 | #1555 |
| 2014 | 101 | #1564 |
| 2013 | 86 | #1709 |
| 2012 | 97 | #1602 |
| 2011 | 99 | #1573 |
| 2010 | 98 | #1599 |
| 2009 | 82 | #1809 |
| 2008 | 92 | #1665 |
| 2007 | 72 | #1951 |
| 2006 | 78 | #1769 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2008 |
| 2004 | 51 | #2238 |
| 2003 | 49 | #2206 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2295 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2346 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Fischer?
In official American birth records, the name Fischer first appeared in 1993 (over 32 years ago), when 10 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 32 years.
Is Fischer a popular boy name?
Fischer ranked #2221 among boys in 2025 with 64 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1555.
When was the name Fischer most popular?
Fischer peaked in 2015, when 104 American boys received the name (ranked #1555 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Fischer?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 28,125 newborn American boys was named Fischer. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.