How Many People Are Named Archer?
Complete statistics for the name Archer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Archer, a name that means 'bowman' in Old English, is very rare with only 1 in 12,140 Americans bearing it. That's just 27,183 people today! It's a rising trend, peaking in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 28,126 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Archer Through the Generations
Archer has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 27,041 under 30, it's clear that this name is favored by modern parents. The peak year of 2024 saw 3,118 births, indicating a strong upward trajectory. As of now, most people named Archer are under 30, with an average age of 11, making it a genuinely contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Archer
Archer is a given name. Notable people with this name include:Archer Alexander, former black slave who served as the model for the slave in the statue variously known as Freedom Memorial and the Emancipation Memorial in Lincoln Park, Washington, DC Archer Baldwin (1883–1966), British Member of Parliament Archer Blood (1923–2004), American diplomat in Bangladesh Sir Archer Croft, 2nd Baronet (1683–1753), Member of Parliament Archer T. Gammon (1918–1945), US Army soldier and posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor Archer Thompson Gurney (1820–1887), Church of England clergyman and hymn writer…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Archer's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Archer
How Many People Have the Name Archer?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 33,513 people in the United States currently share the name Archer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,890 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Archer a Common or Rare Name?
Archer is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Archer Mean?
Archer means "bowman" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Archer in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Archer Most Popular?
The name Archer reached peak popularity in 2024, with 3,118 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Archer?
Approximately 33,513 people named Archer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 33,513. That works out to roughly 1 in 9,890 Americans.
Is Archer a rare name?
Archer is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,890 Americans has this name.
What does the name Archer mean?
Archer means "bowman" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Archer more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Archer are male and 1% are female.
When was Archer most popular?
Archer peaked in 2024 with 3,118 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.