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Fraser

♂ Boy

Pronounced FRAY-zər /ˈfreɪ.zər/High

Meaning: From the Scottish clan/surname Fraser — possibly from French fraise, 'strawberry', or a Norman place-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Clan-strong and refined: Fraser is the great Scottish surname — possibly 'of the strawberry'. Distinguished, sleek, and warm.
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Origin MediumScottish, French
MeaningFrom the Scottish clan/surname Fraser — possibly from French fraise, 'strawberry', or a Norman place-name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5686 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 551

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fraser comes from the Scottish clan and surname Fraser — possibly from French fraise, 'strawberry' (the clan badge bears strawberry flowers), or a Norman place-name (routes layered, which we note). A distinguished, refined surname-name.

In the U.S. it appears in Scottish families. Rare, of-the-strawberry at the (likely) root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Fraser is a prominent Scottish clan name — possibly from French fraise, 'strawberry' (the clan's crest bears strawberry flowers) — distinguished and sleek.
Overall data confidence 68%
Surname references — Fraser — routes layered

Variations

FrasierFrazerFrazier

Nicknames

Fraz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fraser mean?

Fraser is a Scottish clan name, possibly 'of the strawberry' (French fraise); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Fraser?

It's said FRAY-zər /ˈfreɪ.zər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fraser a boy or girl name?

Fraser is a boy's name.

How popular is Fraser?

Fraser is a rare name in the U.S.

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