Archer - A unique male name
Archer at a glance
Archer is ranked #98 among boy baby names in 2025, with 3,619 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #98 and first appeared on the charts in 1916.
- Rank in 2025
- #98
- Births in 2025
- 3,619
- Peak year
- 2025 (#98)
- First appeared
- 1916
- Trend
- #160 in 2020 → #98 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 405 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.6/5 (15 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 405 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Archer peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 98.
Famous with this name
Anne Archer
John Archer
Jeffrey Archer
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Archer is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Archer is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #26 - and is the least popular in New Mexico at position #315.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Archer is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Archer origin and meaning
English occupational surname, transferred to given-name use
"Bowman" — from Old French archier, a soldier armed with a bow
Archer was a medieval occupational name for a bowman that survived as a surname. As a first name it was rare for a century, then climbed with the other trade and surname names to a peak in 2025.
Attested etymology
Archer is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Archer, pop culture references for the name Archer and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Archer
We've found the following names that sound similar to Archer, sorted by popularity.
Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 |
| 2024 | 115 |
| 2023 | 130 |
| 2022 | 126 |
| 2021 | 138 |
| 2020 | 160 |
| 2019 | 207 |
| 2018 | 239 |
| 2017 | 254 |
| 2016 | 260 |
| 2015 | 288 |
| 2014 | 298 |
| 2013 | 353 |
| 2012 | 406 |
| 2011 | 451 |
| 2010 | 564 |
| 2009 | 689 |
| 2008 | 1065 |
| 2007 | 1305 |
| 2006 | 1879 |
| 2005 | 1530 |
| 2004 | 1901 |
| 2003 | 2326 |
| 2002 | 3094 |
| 2000 | 3364 |
| 1999 | 2956 |
| 1961 | 1497 |
| 1951 | 1535 |
| 1943 | 1507 |
| 1942 | 1400 |
| 1936 | 1268 |
| 1934 | 1409 |
| 1930 | 1616 |
| 1928 | 1467 |
| 1926 | 1403 |
| 1925 | 1713 |
| 1924 | 1523 |
| 1921 | 1094 |
| 1920 | 1310 |
| 1919 | 1424 |
| 1918 | 1620 |
| 1916 | 1255 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 26 |
| North Dakota | 27 |
| Montana | 30 |
| Minnesota | 30 |
| Vermont | 37 |
| West Virginia | 44 |
| Wisconsin | 45 |
| Iowa | 45 |
| Utah | 47 |
| Missouri | 49 |
| Nebraska | 49 |
| Idaho | 53 |
| Arkansas | 54 |
| Indiana | 56 |
| Ohio | 57 |
| Colorado | 58 |
| Tennessee | 59 |
| Oklahoma | 61 |
| Maine | 61 |
| Kansas | 70 |
| Michigan | 71 |
| New Hampshire | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | 85 |
| Oregon | 85 |
| Alabama | 86 |
| Illinois | 86 |
| Kentucky | 92 |
| Alaska | 95 |
| Connecticut | 97 |
| Washington | 97 |
| Louisiana | 97 |
| Mississippi | 98 |
| North Carolina | 99 |
| Delaware | 101 |
| Virginia | 102 |
| South Carolina | 102 |
| Georgia | 102 |
| Arizona | 119 |
| Florida | 120 |
| Maryland | 133 |
| Nevada | 140 |
| District of Columbia | 140 |
| Texas | 141 |
| New York | 145 |
| Massachusetts | 146 |
| California | 168 |
| Hawaii | 180 |
| New Jersey | 189 |
| New Mexico | 315 |
Even more about Archer
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Archer a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Archer?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
AR-cher · /ˈɑːrtʃər/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
Nicknames: ArchArchie
Famous bearers
- Sterling Archer — The self-absorbed spy hero of the animated series Archer (Fictional, 2009) Fictional
Style
OccupationalSurname
Why parents choose it
Parents like its sharp, adventurous image — a name that suggests skill and daring, with Archie available as a softer nickname. It is at its peak now.
Worth knowing
- The animated Sterling Archer is a very adult character; he is the reference many adults will make first.
