Booker

Booker is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 152 boys in the United States.

Booker at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈbʊkəɹ/

About the name Booker

Booker belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Booker first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #177 in 1910, and in 2024 152 babies received the name — 12,050 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Booker in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#177 in 1910
Peak year
1916
Babies named Booker in 2024
152
Total since 1880
12,050

Booker in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#4632 in 2014
Babies named Booker in 2014
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Booker mean?

The meaning of Booker is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Booker a boy or girl name?

Booker is a boy name. In 2024, 152 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Booker?

Booker comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Booker?

Booker first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #177 in 1910, and 152 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Booker?

Booker is pronounced /ˈbʊkəɹ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.