A fisherman or one who catches fish
Originally an English occupational surname for someone who made their living by fishing. It has transitioned into a first name, fitting the modern trend of using surnames and nature-adjacent occupations as given names.
About 319 boys were named Fisher in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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