43,897births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
2016Peak · South Australia
#18South Australia 2025
Archer is a boy name family recorded 43,897 times in 13 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in South Australia (#18 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2016, at 611.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Archer
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer | English | 31,803 | 🇺🇸 United States | #98 | 2025 | ▲ 215 % |
| Archer | English | 3,498 | 🏴 England & Wales | #152 | 2025 | ▲ 212 % |
| Archer | English | 2,827 | 🇦🇺 Victoria (AU) | #27 | 2015 | – |
| Archer | English | 2,498 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | #35 | 2018 | – |
| Archer | English | 1,024 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | #18 | 2016 | ▼ 100 % |
| Archer | English | 988 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #103 | 2024 | ▲ 132 % |
Questions about Archer
How popular is the name Archer?
In 2025 it ranked #18 in South Australia. Official registers record 43,897 births across 13 countries.
When was Archer most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2016, at 611.3 births per 100,000.
Is Archer a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Archer is a boy name.