#1152024 rank
2024peak year
24,730babies named Archer since 1880
▲ +64%5-year trend
Archer popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Archer mean?
An English occupational surname for a bowman, from Old French archier. Now favored for its sharp, bow-straight sound and dynamic image.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylemodern, vintage
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