Booker
How to say it: BOOK-ur · /ˈbʊkər/
From English occupational surname meaning 'maker of books' - famed through educator Booker T. Washington.
Booker was the 1,025th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 180 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are up 3.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #727 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,025 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 180 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,418 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #727 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established, Booker reached its height in the 1900s. Now far below that peak, it still sees steady use and should tick upward.
What goes with it
Sturdy and crisp in a pair of syllables, Booker carries a strong tone. Porter belongs alongside it in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Booker is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Booker
- Booker T. Washington (1856–1915)African-American educator, author, orator, and advisor
- Booker T (born 1965)American professional wrestler
- Booker T. Jones (born 1944)American musician
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