Archer is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4482 in 2022 with 31 recorded births. This places Archer in the top 25% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 35 births ranking #4104. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 52,863 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.