Archer Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAR-chur / /ˈɑːr.tʃər/English; Old French
Meaning
English: bowman; Old French: bowman
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Archer has its roots in the Old French word 'archier', which means 'bowman'. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest. The name is often associated with archery, a skill that was historically significant in warfare. Archer has gained popularity as a given name in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Archer has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Archie
International Variants
- Archer (English)
- Archer (French)
Famous people named Archer
Archer John Porter Martin was a British chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1952.
Archer Daniels Midland Company is a major American food processing and commodities trading corporation.
Archer B. McGhee was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Archer M. Huntington was an American philanthropist and founder of the Hispanic Society of America.
Fictional characters named Archer
Archer is the main character in the animated television series 'Archer', known for his role as a secret agent.
Archer is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem', often depicted as a skilled archer.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Archer was first seen in the United States in 1880. Archer has ranked as high as #186 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Archer has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Archer (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 276 | |
| CA | 224 | |
| OH | 164 | |
| FL | 153 | |
| PA | 139 | |
| MI | 129 | |
| IL | 107 | |
| IN | 105 | |
| NY | 104 | |
| MN | 97 | |
| WI | 94 | |
| TN | 87 | |
| NC | 85 | |
| MO | 83 | |
| GA | 82 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 25 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 35 |
| 1919 | 38 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 25 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 62 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 96 |
| 2005 | 104 |
| 2006 | 104 |
| 2007 | 159 |
| 2008 | 183 |
| 2009 | 355 |
| 2010 | 458 |
| 2011 | 607 |
| 2012 | 721 |
| 2013 | 899 |
| 2014 | 1,182 |
| 2015 | 1,275 |
| 2016 | 1,385 |
| 2017 | 1,462 |
| 2018 | 1,594 |
| 2019 | 1,884 |
| 2020 | 2,349 |
| 2021 | 2,731 |
| 2022 | 2,921 |
| 2023 | 2,833 |
| 2024 | 3,093 |