boy name
Archer
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#98 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Archer in the US, 1880–2025
Archer first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 3,627 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,627.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Archer popular?
Near its peak Archer is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 17,566 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,469 | |
| 2000s | 1,195 | |
| 1990s | 127 | |
| 1980s | 17 | |
| 1970s | 49 | |
| 1960s | 83 | |
| 1950s | 121 | |
| 1940s | 134 | |
| 1930s | 121 | |
| 1920s | 221 | |
| 1910s | 192 | |
| 1900s | 25 | |
| 1890s | 10 | |
| 1880s | 61 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Archer a boy or a girl name?
Archer is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Archer a popular name right now?
Archer is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Archer?
In 2025, Archer ranked #98 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Archer most popular?
Archer was most popular in 2025, when about 3,627 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.