Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
Booker
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1916
Peak births
294
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1882Peak 19162025
Quick answers about Booker
How many people are named Booker?
An estimated 4,915 living Americans are named Booker.
How rare is Booker?
Booker is uncommon among babies today, with 180 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 38.8% from its 1916 peak.
How old is the typical Booker?
The median age of a living American named Booker is approximately 55 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 74 years old.
Is Booker still popular?
Yes — Booker is currently rising in popularity, with 180 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.9× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1916
Decline from peak
38.8%
2025
180
All-time
12,230