Archer Boy

Popularity: #98 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AR-chur //ˈɑːr.tʃər//

Origin: English; Old French

Meaning: English: bowman; Old French: bowman

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Archer derives from the Old French word "archier," which means "bowman" or "one who uses a bow." This term itself comes from the Latin "arcarius," meaning "bowman," which is rooted in "arcus," the Latin word for "bow." The name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French terms were adopted into Middle English, reflecting the influence of Norman culture on England. As a result, Archer became associated with the skilled practice of archery, a significant activity in medieval warfare and sport.

Historically, archers played a crucial role in various military conflicts, particularly during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453), where English longbowmen were renowned for their effectiveness on the battlefield. The name Archer thus carries connotations of strength and skill, linked to the valor of those who wielded bows in defense of their realms.

Additionally, the name has been borne by notable figures throughout history, including various English nobles and military leaders, which has contributed to its enduring legacy. Culturally, the name Archer resonates with themes of precision, focus, and determination, qualities associated with the act of archery itself.

In literature and folklore, archers are often depicted as heroic figures, embodying the virtues of bravery and skill. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Arch, which have been used in different contexts.

Overall, Archer reflects a rich historical and cultural tapestry, symbolizing the martial prowess and artistry of archery that has captivated societies for centuries.

Famous people named Archer

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Archer is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the animated television series Archer.

Archer is a character in the comic book series Archer & Armstrong.

Archer is a character in the video game series Assassin's Creed, specifically in Assassin's Creed: Syndicate.

Fictional characters named Archer

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Archer is a fictional character from the comic book series Archer & Armstrong. He is a member of the superhero duo known for their adventures in the Valiant Universe.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Archer was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Archer has ranked as high as #166 nationally, which occurred in 2025, 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)

The name Archer is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Archer was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Archer.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,654 3,627 27
2024 3,127 3,102 25
2023 2,863 2,834 29
2022 2,953 2,922 31
2021 2,767 2,732 35
2020 2,383 2,349 34
2019 1,915 1,884 31
2018 1,619 1,594 25
2017 1,494 1,463 31
2016 1,418 1,385 33
2015 1,296 1,275 21
2014 1,201 1,183 18
2013 921 899 22
2012 733 721 12
2011 621 607 14
2010 464 458 6
2009 367 355 12
2008 189 183 6
2007 159 159 0
2006 104 104 0
2005 104 104 0
2004 96 96 0
2003 62 62 0
2002 62 62 0
2001 41 41 0
2000 29 29 0
1999 38 38 0
1998 16 16 0
1997 13 13 0
1996 14 14 0
1995 11 11 0
1994 8 8 0
1993 8 8 0
1992 6 6 0
1991 7 7 0
1990 6 6 0
1989 6 6 0
1988 6 6 0
1982 5 5 0
1979 5 5 0
1975 5 5 0
1974 5 5 0
1973 5 5 0
1972 8 8 0
1971 10 10 0
1970 11 11 0
1969 8 8 0
1967 11 11 0
1966 8 8 0
1965 5 5 0
1964 11 11 0
1963 11 11 0
1962 12 12 0
1961 10 10 0
1960 7 7 0
1959 12 12 0
1958 9 9 0
1957 10 10 0
1956 10 10 0
1955 14 14 0
1954 13 13 0
1953 11 11 0
1952 11 11 0
1951 16 16 0
1950 15 15 0
1949 10 10 0
1948 10 10 0
1947 18 18 0
1946 12 12 0
1945 18 18 0
1944 13 13 0
1943 15 15 0
1942 13 13 0
1941 15 15 0
1940 10 10 0
1939 10 10 0
1938 8 8 0
1937 18 18 0
1936 13 13 0
1935 12 12 0
1934 15 15 0
1933 9 9 0
1932 14 14 0
1931 8 8 0
1930 14 14 0
1929 14 14 0
1928 16 16 0
1927 16 16 0
1926 25 25 0
1925 18 18 0
1924 25 25 0
1923 25 25 0
1922 18 18 0
1921 38 38 0
1920 26 26 0
1919 38 38 0
1918 35 35 0
1917 24 24 0
1916 24 24 0
1915 25 25 0
1914 13 13 0
1913 9 9 0
1912 13 13 0
1911 5 5 0
1910 6 6 0
1909 7 7 0
1907 7 7 0
1906 6 6 0
1902 5 5 0
1894 5 5 0
1893 5 5 0
1889 5 5 0
1888 10 10 0
1887 9 9 0
1885 5 5 0
1884 7 7 0
1882 8 8 0
1881 8 8 0
1880 9 9 0

Top States for Archer (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 281
9%
CA 224
7%
OH 164
5%
FL 153
5%
PA 139
4%
MI 129
4%
IL 107
3%
IN 105
3%
NY 104
3%
MN 97
3%
WI 94
3%
TN 87
3%
NC 85
3%
MO 83
3%
GA 82
3%
VA 77
2%
CO 74
2%
UT 66
2%
WA 65
2%
IA 59
2%
AZ 54
2%
KY 52
2%
KS 49
2%
OK 48
2%
NJ 46
1%
AR 45
1%
SC 45
1%
MD 42
1%
AL 41
1%
OR 41
1%
NE 37
1%
MA 37
1%
ID 34
1%
LA 31
1%
NV 23
1%
CT 22
1%
MS 22
1%
NH 21
1%
WV 20
1%
NM 14
0%
SD 14
0%
MT 13
0%
HI 12
0%
ME 11
0%
WY 10
0%
ND 9
0%
DE 9
0%
AK 9
0%
RI 6
0%