Archer
4 countries#98 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Archer was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
31,803 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #98 · peaked in 2025 with 3,654 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,494 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #223 · peaked in 2021 with 332 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,264 births recorded 1999–2021 · currently #174 · peaked in 2021 with 308 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
180 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #198 · peaked in 2018 with 22 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
50 births recorded 2016–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 2024 with 9 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Archer’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1467 | — |
| 2007 | #1129 | ↑338 |
| 2008 | #1037 | ↑92 |
| 2009 | #683 | ↑354 |
| 2010 | #551 | ↑132 |
| 2011 | #446 | ↑105 |
| 2012 | #406 | ↑40 |
| 2013 | #353 | ↑53 |
| 2014 | #301 | ↑52 |
| 2015 | #289 | ↑12 |
| 2016 | #263 | ↑26 |
| 2017 | #254 | ↑9 |
| 2018 | #240 | ↑14 |
| 2019 | #206 | ↑34 |
| 2020 | #160 | ↑46 |
| 2021 | #139 | ↑21 |
| 2022 | #126 | ↑13 |
| 2023 | #129 | ↓3 |
| 2024 | #115 | ↑14 |
| 2025 | #98 | ↑17 |
Frequently asked questions about Archer
Is Archer a popular name?
Yes — Archer currently ranks #98 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Archer more common for boys or girls?
Archer is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Archer most popular?
Archer peaked in 2025 in United States, with 3,654 recorded births that year.
Is Archer rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Archer’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #640 in 1880 to #98 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Archer?
At least 34,297 babies have been recorded with the name Archer across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Archer popular in more than one country?
Yes — Archer appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Archer?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Archer include Christian, Eithan, Ryan, Myles.
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