How Many People Are Named Booker?

12,055

people in the United States are named Booker

1 in 27,789 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2479

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0036%

Of US population

Peak Year

1916

294 births

Trend

→

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BUWK-ər
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English occupational surname meaning "maker of books". A famous bearer was Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), an African-American leader.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 77.9 years old

Young (<30) 1,609
13.3%
Adult (30–60) 1,166
9.7%
Senior (>60) 9,280
77%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Mississippi 1,356
Alabama 956
Texas 844
Georgia 751
South Carolina 669
North Carolina 553
Arkansas 529
Louisiana 466
Tennessee 309
Florida 307

💡 Fun Facts About "Booker"

  • 152 babies were named Booker in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1916
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in Mississippi

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