Archer
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Every Archer since 1880 — 31,803 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Archer
Archer is a top-100 name for boys in the United States, ranked #98 in 2025 with 3,627 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 31,803 American babies have been named Archer. Its peak came in 2025, when 3,654 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Archer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Archer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,890 | 3,627 | #98 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,170 | 3,102 | #115 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,667 | 2,834 | #129 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,484 | 2,922 | #126 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,105 | 2,732 | #139 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,089 | 2,349 | #160 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,447 | 1,884 | #206 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,171 | 1,594 | #240 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,488 | 1,463 | #254 |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,355 | 1,385 | #263 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,051 | 1,275 | #289 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,745 | 1,183 | #301 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,844 | 899 | #353 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,166 | 721 | #406 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,247 | 607 | #446 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,162 | 458 | #551 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,446 | 355 | #683 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,614 | 183 | #1,037 |
| 2007 | — | — | 159 | #1,129 |
| 2006 | — | — | 104 | #1,467 |
| 2005 | — | — | 104 | #1,411 |
| 2004 | — | — | 96 | #1,446 |
| 2003 | — | — | 62 | #1,888 |
| 2002 | — | — | 62 | #1,833 |
| 2001 | — | — | 41 | #2,389 |
| 2000 | — | — | 29 | #3,000 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,143 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,230 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,513 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #2,901 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #3,951 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,358 |
| 1955 | — | — | 14 | #2,148 |
| 1950 | — | — | 15 | #1,941 |
| 1945 | — | — | 18 | #1,584 |
| 1940 | — | — | 10 | #2,331 |
| 1935 | — | — | 12 | #2,130 |
| 1930 | — | — | 14 | #2,085 |
| 1925 | — | — | 18 | #1,875 |
| 1920 | — | — | 26 | #1,459 |
| 1915 | — | — | 25 | #1,343 |
| 1910 | — | — | 6 | #1,431 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #944 |
| 1880 | — | — | 9 | #642 |
Famous people named Archer
- Archer Martin Chemist · 1910–2002
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Archer mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
How popular is the name Archer in 2025?
Archer ranked #98 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,627 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Archer?
31,803 babies have been named Archer in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Archer most popular?
Archer peaked in 2025, when 3,654 newborns received the name.
Is Archer a boy or girl name?
Archer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Archer rising or falling?
Archer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Archer?
Well-known people named Archer include Archer Martin (chemist).