Archer name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Archer
Story and style
Archer is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Archer is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank21st in 2018
Listed years16/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2010
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length6 letters
More about Archer
Background notes
What style of name is Archer?
Archer feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Arthur, Archie, Arlo and Jack: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Archer ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Archer has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 24th in 2025, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for boys.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 24th |
| 2024 | 29th |
| 2023 | 35th |
| 2022 | 36th |
| 2021 | 22nd |
| 2020 | 21st |
| 2019 | 24th |
| 2018 | 21st |
| 2017 | 32nd |
| 2016 | 35th |
| 2015 | 30th |
| 2014 | 40th |
| 2013 | 38th |
| 2012 | 59th |
| 2011 | 71st |
| 2010 | 75th |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |