Archer

“One who shoots a bow; bowman” — English (occupational, from Old French archier, Latin arcus 'bow') origin

Boy's name · #98 in the US (2025) · Trending

Archer has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #98 (2025) · 31,391 babies named Archer all-time · 1 in 470 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: #18 in Australia (QLD) (2025) · #27 in Australia (VIC) (2025) · #29 in New Zealand (2025) · #35 in Australia (NSW) (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 51 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Archers

Archer John Porter Martin — British chemist (1910–2002)
Archer Milton Huntington — philanthropist and art patron
Archer Blood — American diplomat (1923–2004)
Archer Maclean — British video game programmer (1962–2022)
Archer Taylor — American folklorist (1890–1973)

Among 56 notable people named Archer:

No single standout — notable Archers spread across many fields.

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