Booker
boy name#1159 in 2025Booker entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #177 in 1910, ranks #1159 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1159
rank today
#177
peak (1910)
180
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #922 |
| 1890s | #812 |
| 1900s | #224 |
| 1910s | #310 |
| 1920s | #456 |
| 1930s | #461 |
| 1940s | #503 |
| 1950s | #672 |
| 1960s | #969 |
| 1970s | #1364 |
| 1980s | #2034 |
| 1990s | #3283 |
| 2000s | #4576 |
| 2010s | #2613 |
| 2020s | #1276 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Booker has been most popular in AZ, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 4,900 people named Booker are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Booker alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Booker in 2025?
- Booker ranks #1159 among US boy names in 2025, with 180 babies given the name.
- When was the name Booker most popular?
- Booker peaked in 1910, reaching #177 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Booker with classmates?
- Booker will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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