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Booker

♂ Boy

Pronounced BOO-ker /ˈbʊk.ər/Low

Meaning: Bookbinder, one who works with booksLow

In 30 seconds: Booker is an English occupational surname meaning bookbinder or one who deals in books. Associated with Booker T. Washington and Booker T. Jones of Booker T. and the MGs, it carries both civil rights heritage and musical coolness.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningBookbinder, one who works with books
U.S. rank (2025)#1160 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births180 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,230

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618822025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Booker derives from the Old English bocere meaning bookbinder or bookseller. As an occupational surname it referred to those who made or dealt in books. As a given name it is particularly associated with African American history through Booker T. Washington.

Booker has grown as a given name, particularly in African American communities honoring the legacy of Booker T. Washington. Its two syllables and warm literary meaning make it an appealing choice.

Did you know? Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was one of the most influential African Americans in history, founder of the Tuskegee Institute and a leading voice for Black education. His name Booker carries the extraordinary weight of his legacy.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Booker

Variations

BookBookerBoocker

Nicknames

BookBoo

Famous Bearers

  • ★Booker T. Washington (1856-1915)
    American educator, author and orator; first leader of the Tuskegee Institute (given name was Booker)

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Frequently Asked

What does Booker mean?

Booker means bookbinder or one who deals in books from Old English bocere.

Who was Booker T. Washington?

Booker T. Washington was an influential African American educator and civil rights leader who founded the Tuskegee Institute.

How do you pronounce Booker?

Booker is pronounced BOO-ker with two syllables.

What names are similar to Booker?

Similar occupational names include Archer, Carter, Cooper, and Porter.

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