Dweller in the open country
An English occupational and topographic surname, Fielder originally described someone who lived or worked in open fields or pastures. It is derived from the Old English word 'feld', referring to land cleared of trees. As a first name, it offers a fresh, active alternative to more common nature-inspired choices like Hunter or Archer.
Less common today
Fielder isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,059 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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