Archer

Meaning: One who shoots a bow; bowman
Origin: From English (occupational, from Old French archier, Latin arcus 'bow')

Boy's name · #98 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Archer is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1880, it stood at #98 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 31,000 boys have been named Archer along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 51 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#18 in Australia (QLD) (2025) · #27 in Australia (VIC) (2025) · #29 in New Zealand (2025) · #35 in Australia (NSW) (2025) · #152 in England & Wales (2025) · #198 in Scotland (2025) · #272 in N. Ireland (2025) · #579 in Ireland (2025) · #977 in Sweden (2025) · #1,991 in Switzerland (2025) · #126 in Canada (2024).

Famous Archers

Archer John Porter Martin — British chemist (1910–2002)
Archer Milton Huntington — Philanthropist and art patron
Archer Blood — American diplomat (1923–2004)
Archer Maclean — British video game programmer (1962–2022)
Archer Taylor — American folklorist (1890–1973)

In stories & tradition

Archer — Fate/stay night (video game)
Archer Evermonde^ia — Wizarding World Digital
Archer Fordham — Red Dead Redemption (video game)

What Archers become

Among 56 notable people named Archer:

No single standout — notable Archers spread across many fields.

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