Archer is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5154 in 2024 with 25 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 35 births ranking #4104. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 64,528 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.