Fischer
FISH-er · 2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ German ◈ 2 syllables
"Fisherman"

From German

Fischer means fisherman — the German spelling of Fisher. Bobby Fischer IS the greatest chess player — he beat the Soviet Union at their own game. The name carries maximum Germanic craftsman heritage. Two syllables of the greatest-chess-player, beat-the-Soviets, and German fisherman.

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Fischer at a glance
MeaningFisherman
OriginGerman
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 5
US Rank (today)#1835
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Why parents love Fischer
  • Bobby Fischer IS the greatest chess player.
  • He beat the SOVIET UNION at their own game.
  • Two syllables with a strong, German sound: FISH-er.
  • The meaning fisherman IS the most fundamental craft.
  • The most intellectually legendary name.
The vibe of Fischer
fishermanGermanFischerBobby Fischergreatest chessbeat Sovietintellectualcraftlegendary
Origin & history of Fischer
German Fischer (fisherman) Bobby Fischer
1
German roots
Fischer IS the German fisherman. Bobby IS the greatest chess player — beat the Soviet Union.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: German; Bobby Fischer (1943–2008).
3
Today
Fischer remains a beloved choice, ranking #1835 in the US. 2,112 babies have been named Fischer since 1993.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Fischer?
2015 peak year
Its strongest stretch was the 2010s — when Fischer was at its most popular. At its height in 2015, Fischer reached #1,555 nationally — 104 babies received it that single year. Today, Fischer is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #1,835) with about 87 babies named Fischer each year. Fischer's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 2,112 babies have been registered as Fischer since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
104 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,555)
87 Avg. per year
(last decade)
870 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,112 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,835) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Fischer
5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.

Fischer's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — chess-genius seeking. People named Fischer tend to be strong, intellectual, and gifted at being the greatest chess player who beat the Soviets.

Greatest chess beat Soviets
Bobby-Fischer
German-fisherman
Intellectual-legendary
Maximum-genius
F6
I9
S1
C3
H8
E5
R9
Sum: 41 → Life path 5
Personality of Fischer
🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
🦋
Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
💬
Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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