Archer
boy name#98 in 2025Archer entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #98 in 2025, ranks #98 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#98
rank today
#98
peak (2025)
3,627
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #742 |
| 1890s | #1055 |
| 1900s | #1124 |
| 1910s | #1472 |
| 1920s | #1696 |
| 1930s | #2199 |
| 1940s | #2049 |
| 1950s | #2345 |
| 1960s | #2910 |
| 1970s | #4501 |
| 1980s | #6584 |
| 1990s | #5445 |
| 2000s | #1627 |
| 2010s | #331 |
| 2020s | #128 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Archer has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 30,500 people named Archer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Archer is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Archer in 2025?
- Archer ranks #98 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,627 babies given the name.
- When was the name Archer most popular?
- Archer peaked in 2025, reaching #98 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Archer with classmates?
- Archer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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