Archer
How to say it: AR-chur · /ˈɑrtʃər/
English occupational surname meaning 'one who shoots with a bow'; from Old French 'archier'.
Archer was the 108th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,627 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #53 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #108 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,627 |
| Share of births | 1 in 914 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #53 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Currently at its height in the 2020s, Archer keeps climbing. Upward momentum is set to persist.
What goes with it
Sturdy soft sounds convey strength. Wyatt complements in attitude and Arch stands ready as a nickname.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Archer is about 1 in 39.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #152.
Famous people named Archer
- Archer John Porter Martin (1910–2002)British chemist
- Archer Milton Huntington (1870–1955)Philanthropist and art patron
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