Archer is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4665 in 2023 with 29 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 35 births ranking #4104. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 55,264 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.