Archer is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #5785 in 2016 with 3 recorded births. This places Archer in the bottom 23% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 3 births ranking #5785. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 102,379 girls born was named Archer. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Archer began as an English occupational surname for someone who used a bow. As a given name, it feels energetic and modern while keeping a very clear meaning.
Like many current boys' names, Archer moved from surname use into first-name use. Its rise fits the wider popularity of strong, work-based surname names.