Archer Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Archer is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Archer?
Archer is spelled A-R-C-H-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Archer at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- A person who shoots with a bow and arrow.
- Origin
- The name Archer is derived from the English occupational surname for someone skilled in using a bow and arrow.
- Pronunciation
- AR-chur · 2 syllables
Archer Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,878
Recorded Births27
Rank#98
Recorded Births3,627
- Girls usage rose 270 places to #4,878 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 17 places to #98 and recorded 525 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Archer Mean?
A person who shoots with a bow and arrow.
Origin: The name Archer is derived from the English occupational surname for someone skilled in using a bow and arrow.
How Do You Pronounce Archer?
PronunciationAR-chur
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Archer?
- History
- The use of Archer as a given name developed from its origins as an occupational surname in English-speaking countries.
Archer Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 27 | #4,878 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,627 | #98 |
| 2024 | Girls | 25 | #5,148 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,102 | #115 |
| 2023 | Girls | 29 | #4,655 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,834 | #129 |
| 2022 | Girls | 31 | #4,472 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,922 | #126 |
| 2021 | Girls | 35 | #4,090 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,732 | #139 |
| 2020 | Girls | 34 | #4,078 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,349 | #160 |
| 2019 | Girls | 31 | #4,437 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,884 | #206 |
| 2018 | Girls | 25 | #5,152 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,594 | #240 |
| 2017 | Girls | 31 | #4,477 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,463 | #254 |
| 2016 | Girls | 33 | #4,345 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,385 | #263 |
| 2015 | Girls | 21 | #6,036 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,275 | #289 |
| 2014 | Girls | 18 | #6,713 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,183 | #301 |
When Was Archer Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
3,627 recorded births
National rank #98
2024 · Boys
3,102 recorded births
National rank #115
2022 · Boys
2,922 recorded births
National rank #126
2023 · Boys
2,834 recorded births
National rank #129
Where Archer Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #26 | 26 |
| ND | #27 | 24 |
| MN | #30 | 121 |
| MT | #30 | 27 |
| VT | #37 | 10 |
| WV | #44 | 32 |
| WI | #45 | 104 |
| IA | #45 | 61 |